Outfitted

/ˌaʊtˈfɪtɪd/ verb

Definition

Provided with all the clothes, tools, equipment, or supplies needed for a particular purpose or activity.

Etymology

From 'outfit,' which combines 'out' + 'fit.' Originally meant 'to equip' and became common in the 1800s to describe outfitting ships for long voyages.

Kelly Says

Mountaineers climbing Mount Everest are outfitted with gear that costs $40,000-$100,000 per person, including specialized oxygen systems, because the wrong equipment literally kills people at high altitudes!

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