CEFR C2

munition

noun

Meaning

Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and supplies used in warfare.

Examples

The factory focused exclusively on the production of heavy munition for the national defense force.
Logistical teams struggled to deliver enough munition to the remote outpost during the winter storm.

Synonyms: supplies, weapons, ammunition, ordnance

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munition (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: mjuːˈnɪʃən

Definition

Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and supplies used in warfare.

Examples

The factory focused exclusively on the production of heavy munition for the national defense force.
Logistical teams struggled to deliver enough munition to the remote outpost during the winter storm.
International treaties strictly regulate the trade and transfer of conventional munition across borders.

How to Use munition

munitions industry (collocation): The sector of the economy that manufactures weapons. — "Many nations rely on a robust munitions industry to maintain their national security."
stockpile of munitions (collocation): A large collection of military supplies stored for future use. — "The inspector verified that the secret stockpile of munitions had been destroyed."

Synonyms of munition

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