equipment

noun

equip·ment i-ˈkwip-mənt How to pronounce equipment (audio)

: the set of articles or physical resources serving to equip a person or thing: such as

(1)

: the implements used in an operation or activity : apparatus

sports equipment

(2)

: all the fixed assets other than land and buildings of a business enterprise

(3)

: the rolling stock of a railway

: a piece of such equipment

: the equipping of a person or thing

: the state of being equipped

: mental or emotional traits or resources : endowment

Example Sentences

The photographer came early to set up his equipment. I'm looking for a hobby that doesn't require a lot of fancy equipment. an expensive piece of medical equipment Not enough funds were provided for the equipment of the troops.

Recent Examples on the Web Along with all your birding equipment, don’t forget to pack formidable bug spray, because the mosquitoes here are even more prevalent than the birds.

Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 Police were summoned to help defuse the situation and DOGM pulled out its equipment.

Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 That has reduced the profits that miners can make from harvesting digital coins—and from selling their equipment in a pinch.

Caitlin Ostroff, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Gaiam designs their fitness equipment primarily with yogis in mind, but this foam roller is a useful accessory for all kinds of athletes.

Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 10 Sep. 2022 Woods is one of about 11 rioters who have been charged with assaults on members of the news media or destroying their equipment.

Tom Jackman, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 The Thoroughbreds set to hit the road for a pivotal contest against former region foe Walton-Verona – but their bus was less than compliant, with one of the doors falling off and causing the players to hold their equipment in hand.

Evan Merrill, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 During the shutdown, Cheever said, after the track department had replaced some ties along the Orange Line, the signal department said its equipment no longer aligned perfectly.

Taylor Dolven, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 One state official told me that the group has been pressuring election clerks to delicense their voting equipment, and urging sheriffs to arrest election officials.

Sue Halpern, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	equipment
释义	equipment noun equip·ment i-ˈkwip-mənt 1 a : the set of articles or physical resources serving to equip a person or thing: such as (1) : the implements used in an operation or activity : apparatus sports equipment (2) : all the fixed assets other than land and buildings of a business enterprise (3) : the rolling stock of a railway b : a piece of such equipment 2 a : the equipping of a person or thing b : the state of being equipped 3 : mental or emotional traits or resources : endowment Synonyms accoutrements accouterments apparatus gear hardware kit [chiefly British] material(s) matériel materiel outfit paraphernalia stuff tackle See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The photographer came early to set up his equipment. I'm looking for a hobby that doesn't require a lot of fancy equipment. an expensive piece of medical equipment Not enough funds were provided for the equipment of the troops. Recent Examples on the Web Along with all your birding equipment, don’t forget to pack formidable bug spray, because the mosquitoes here are even more prevalent than the birds. Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 Police were summoned to help defuse the situation and DOGM pulled out its equipment. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 That has reduced the profits that miners can make from harvesting digital coins—and from selling their equipment in a pinch. Caitlin Ostroff, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Gaiam designs their fitness equipment primarily with yogis in mind, but this foam roller is a useful accessory for all kinds of athletes. Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 10 Sep. 2022 Woods is one of about 11 rioters who have been charged with assaults on members of the news media or destroying their equipment. Tom Jackman, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 The Thoroughbreds set to hit the road for a pivotal contest against former region foe Walton-Verona – but their bus was less than compliant, with one of the doors falling off and causing the players to hold their equipment in hand. Evan Merrill, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 During the shutdown, Cheever said, after the track department had replaced some ties along the Orange Line, the signal department said its equipment no longer aligned perfectly. Taylor Dolven, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 One state official told me that the group has been pressuring election clerks to delicense their voting equipment, and urging sheriffs to arrest election officials. Sue Halpern, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing equipment re-equipment personal protective equipment original equipment manufacturer re-equipment personal protective equipment original equipment manufacturer Kids Definition equipment noun equip·ment i-ˈkwip-mənt : supplies or tools needed for a special purpose Legal Definition equipment noun equip·ment : the implements used in an operation or activity specifically, in the Uniform Commercial Code : goods that are not inventory, farm products, or consumer goods Note: This definition, found in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, applies to other Code articles as well. equipment noun as in gear items needed for the performance of a task or activity the equipment for the polar expedition included ships, instruments, sleds, dogs, and provisions Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance gear apparatus facilities hardware kit stuff machinery material(s) materiel matériel tools instruments paraphernalia resources accoutrements accessories fittings accouterments tackle baggage appliances appurtenances outfit apparel battery belongings assets attachments attire arsenal armory impedimenta trappings raiment armamentarium habiliments
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equipment

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Phrases Containing equipment

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