Words / A2

i-KWIPM-uh-nt/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

Equipment is the tools or machines for a job: sports equipment, kitchen equipment. It is uncountable: some equipment, a piece of equipment — not “equipments.” Gear is informal; tools are hand-held. Equip is the verb: a room equipped with computers.

Meaning

The tools or machines needed for a particular activity.

Examples

• “The school bought new sports equipment.”
• “Do not forget your safety equipment.”
• “The lab needs new computer equipment.”

Good to know

Uncountable: some / a piece of equipment. Not “an equipment.” Verb: equip.

Near in meaning

gear

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