equipment
[noun]
Synonyms: tools, accoutrements, apparatus, gear, paraphernalia, stuff, supplies, tackle

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Related Words: accessories, appurtenances, attachments, fittings, trappings, baggage, belonging(s), impedimenta, rig, things, traps, equipage, provisioning, provisions

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English Thesaurus: equipment, gear, kit, apparatus, stuff, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

e‧quip‧ment S2 W2 AC /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ noun
[Word Family: verb: equip; noun: equipment; adjective: equipped]

1. [uncountable] the tools, machines etc that you need to do a particular job or activity:
a shop selling camping equipment
some brand new computer equipment
a very useful piece of equipment
GRAMMAR
Equipment is an uncountable noun and has no plural form. Use a singular verb after it:
Make sure all equipment is properly labelled.
You can refer to one or more pieces/items/bits of equipment:
All items of equipment remain the property of the company.

REGISTER
In everyday English, people usually say stuff or, in British English, things rather than equipment:
Have you got your tennis stuff?

2. [singular] the process of equipping someone or something
equipment of
A lot of money was spent on the equipment of the new hospital.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

equipment
noun
ADJ. the latest, modern, state-of-the-art, up-to-date | sophisticated | sensitive | heavy | portable | basic, standard | essential, necessary, vital Hospitals are increasingly depending on charity for vital equipment.
specialist | defective, faulty | outdated | labour-saving | domestic, household, kitchen | school | sports | play The local council is supplying new play equipment for the playground.
business, office | laboratory, scientific | computer, electrical, electronic, high-tech, technical | medical | military | communication, navigation, radar, radio, telecommunications | camera, photographic, video | life-saving, protective, safety, security | rescue | garden, gardening | intellectual, mental, physical, sensory He lacks the intellectual equipment to succeed in politics.
QUANT. item, piece
VERB + EQUIPMENT provide, supply | use The plane uses state-of-the-art navigation equipment.
install | need, require No specialist equipment is needed.
EQUIPMENT + VERB consist of sth The basic equipment consists of a plastic mask and a length of rope.
PREP. ~ for high-tech equipment for keeping the temperature steady

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

equipment

a piece of equipment
When you buy an expensive piece of equipment, you need to insure it.
new/modern/up-to-date
The factory has some of the most up-to-date equipment available.
military equipment
The sale of military equipment to the regime is banned.
medical equipment
life-saving medical equipment
electrical/electronic equipment
The store sells a wide range of electrical equipment.
computer/video/stereo etc equipment
Ageing computer equipment should be replaced, not upgraded.
essential/necessary/vital equipment
A compass is essential equipment when hiking.
standard equipment (=the equipment that is in a car, which does not cost extra to have)
Standard equipment on this model includes airbags, climate control and cruise control.
special equipment
You don’t need any special equipment, just a pair of running shoes.
office equipment
office equipment, such as photocopiers and printers
heavy equipment
The truck has to be able to carry tanks and other heavy equipment.
safety/protective equipment
Employers must provide safety equipment, and make sure it is used.
sporting/camping/skiing etc equipment
Can you help me load the camping equipment into the boot, please?
use equipment
Mr Gomez will now demonstrate how to use the equipment safely.
provide/supply equipment
a contract to supply drilling equipment to the mine
install equipment
We are installing new computerized equipment in place of the old machines.
need/require equipment
For scuba diving, you’ll need specialized equipment.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

equipment
noun
BAD: They were not satisfied with the new equipments.
GOOD: They were not satisfied with the new equipment.
BAD: It's a useful equipment and I intend to have it repaired.
GOOD: It's a useful piece of equipment and I intend to have it repaired.

Usage Note:
Equipment is an uncountable noun: 'The school is trying to raise funds to buy some new sports equipment.'

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲

equipment noun [uncountable] the machines, tools, or objects that you use for doing something:
All the camping equipment is in the garage.
You’ll do a better job if you have the right equipment.
We are raising money for equipment for our playgroup.
gear noun [uncountable] informal equipment and clothes for an activity that you do in your spare time:
We loaded all our gear into the boat, and set off to go fishing.
I’ve decided to sell my climbing gear.
camping gear
kit noun [countable] things for a particular purpose or activity, especially ones kept together in their own container:
You’ll find a hammer in my tool kit.
Do you have a first aid kit?
You can buy a special kit for damp-proofing your home.
apparatus noun [uncountable] tools and machines used for scientific, medical, and technical purposes:
This experiment can be performed using the apparatus shown in the diagram.
Astronauts have special breathing apparatus.
stuff noun [uncountable] informal equipment that you use to do something:
The builders have left all their stuff round the back of the house.
Where’s the decorating stuff?
things noun [plural] informal especially British English the equipment or clothes that you need for a particular activity:
She went into the shed where her father kept his gardening things.
They got all the Christmas things out of the loft.
paraphernalia noun [uncountable] written a lot of small things that are used for a particular purpose:
All the paraphernalia for making tea and coffee stood on the bedside table.
The police found drug paraphernalia all over the house.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲