Equipment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /i-ˈkwip-mənt/ equip·ment

Meaning & Definition of Equipment

Equipment (noun)

  1. the set of articles or physical resources serving to equip a person or thing
  2. the implements used in an operation or activity, apparatus
  3. all the fixed assets other than land and buildings of a business enterprise

Equipment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. items needed for the performance of a task or activity

    "the equipment for the polar expedition included ships, instruments, sleds, dogs, and provisions"

    similar: accoutrements, apparatus, gear, hardware, kit (chiefly British), material(s), matériel, outfit, paraphernalia, stuff, tackle
    related: accessories, appurtenances, attachments, fittings, baggage, belongings, impedimenta, appliances, facilities, instruments, machinery, tools, apparel, attire, habiliments, raiment, trappings, armamentarium, armory, arsenal, battery, assets, resources

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Equipment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Equipment:

Chiefly British: kit
accoutrements, apparatus, gear, hardware, material(s), matériel, outfit, paraphernalia, stuff, tackle

Related Words for Equipment

accessories, appurtenances, attachments, fittings, baggage, belongings, impedimenta, appliances, facilities, instruments, machinery, tools, apparel, attire, habiliments, raiment, trappings, armamentarium, armory, arsenal, battery, assets, resources

Origin & Etymology of Equipment

First known use: 1600

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Equipment

Words & Phrases Containing Equipment

original equipment manufacturer, personal protective equipment

Frequently Asked Questions about Equipment

What does "Equipment" mean?

"Equipment" means the set of articles or physical resources serving to equip a person or thing. As a noun, it is defined as: the set of articles or physical resources serving to equip a person or thing.

What is another word for "Equipment"?

Other words for "Equipment" include accoutrements, apparatus, gear, hardware, kit, material(s), matériel and outfit. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Equipment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Equipment"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Equipment". Common alternatives include accoutrements, apparatus, gear, hardware, kit, material(s), matériel, outfit, paraphernalia and stuff.

How do you use "Equipment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Equipment" in a sentence: "the equipment for the polar expedition included ships, instruments, sleds, dogs, and provisions".

Is "Equipment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Equipment" is a noun.

Is "Equipment" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Equipment" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Equipment"?

"Equipment" is pronounced /i-ˈkwip-mənt/ and divided into syllables as equip·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Equipment"?

First known use: 1600.