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equipe

/eˈkip/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

team, specialized crew

  • a team of specialists working together, especially in medicine, science, or technical fields

In a sentence

L'equipe medica ha eseguito l'intervento con successo.

The medical team performed the surgery successfully.

Fai parte anche tu della nuova equipe di ricerca?

Are you also part of the new research team?

Senza un'equipe affiatata, questo progetto non andrà avanti.

Without a close-knit team, this project won't move forward.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
equipefeminine · singular
equipefeminine · plural
equipefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Borrowed from French (often written 'équipe'). It is feminine and invariable in the plural.
  • Used mainly for specialized teams (surgeons, researchers) rather than sports teams, which are called 'squadre'.

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