equipment

[ ih-kwip-muhnt ]

noun

1. anything kept, furnished, or provided for a specific purpose.

   Synonyms: accouterment, paraphernalia, apparatus

2. the act of equipping a person or thing.
3. the state of being equipped.
4. the personal knowledge and skill required for a task, occupation, etc.:

   He has the necessary equipment for law.

5. the rolling stock of a railroad.

equipment

/ ɪˈkwɪpmənt /

noun

1. an act or instance of equipping
2. the items so provided
3. a set of tools, devices, kit, etc, assembled for a specific purpose, such as a soldier's kit and weapons

Other Words From

• pree·quipment noun
• ree·quipment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of equipment¹

First recorded in 1710–20; equip + -ment

Example Sentences

Verified videos from the Kursk region show fierce fighting is taking place - and that Russia is suffering considerable losses in terms of manpower and equipment.

From BBC

She has set out plans for a new national policing body to offer support on deploying new technologies, and deliver promised improvements in the joint purchasing of policing equipment such as vehicles.

From BBC

That's before any equipment, farm buildings and house are taken into account.

From BBC

The fast food chain’s ice cream machines were made by the Taylor Company, an Illinois-based manufacturer of food service equipment.

From Salon

The US has been the biggest source of military aid to Ukraine, including weapons, equipment and financial assistance.

From BBC

Related Words

• apparatus
• furnishings
• furniture
• machinery
• material