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noun

equipment

ih-KWIHP-muhnt
noun
1
The tools, machinery, or gear needed for a particular activity or purpose.
"The gym has state-of-the-art equipment for weight training."
"Make sure all camping equipment is packed before we leave."

How to Use Equipment

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe gear or tools needed to do a job or activity.

Common mistake

Equipment is uncountable — say "a piece of equipment," never "an equipment" or "equipments."

Common pairings
camping equipment safety equipment piece of equipment

Word Forms

equipments plural

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