Outfittings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The process of equipping a space with necessary furniture and equipment
2. The act of providing something, typically a vehicle or building, with the tools and accessories needed for operation
3. A combination of furnishings, supplies, and gear added to a location to enhance its functionality and comfort

Etymology: "Outfittings" is simply the plural of "outfitting," the noun for the act of equipping a ship, vehicle, or building with the tools and accessories it needs to operate. The plural is used when referring to several such jobs or sets of equipment at once, as in the various outfittings a new ship requires before it sails. The base word "outfitting" is formed from "outfit" with the suffix "-ing," which turns a verb into a noun for an activity. "Outfit" itself is a compound of "out" and "fit," where "fit" in its older sense means to equip or prepare, so the whole word carries the sense of fitting someone or something out with what is needed.

Synonyms: equipment, gear, accessories, provisions, supplies