equipment

noun
UK: /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
US: /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

  1. The necessary items for a particular purpose.

    1. The sports equipment is in the car. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new laboratory has advanced equipment for scientific research. [ ] [ ]

  2. A set of tools or other objects needed for a specific activity.

    1. Camping equipment is essential for the trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. Safety equipment is mandatory for all construction site workers on site. [ ] [ ]

  3. Machinery used for a specific job or task.

    1. The farm has modern equipment for harvesting. [ ] [ ]
    2. The construction company invests in heavy equipment to increase efficiency. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gear machinery apparatus
equipment transitive-verb

  1. To furnish with what is needed; to fit out.

    1. The army equips soldiers with gear. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company must adequately equip its employees with proper safety tools. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "equipment" in English means: The necessary items for a particular purpose., A set of tools or other objects needed for a specific activity., Machinery used for a specific job or task..

The phonetic transcription of "equipment" is /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ in British English and /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "equipment": gear, machinery, apparatus.

Example usage of "equipment": "The sports equipment is in the car.". More examples on the page.