equipment

[ih-kwip-muhnt] / ɪˈkwɪp mənt /

NOUN

supplies, gear for activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparatus furnishings furniture machinery material

STRONG

accessories accompaniments accouterments appliances appurtenances articles attachments baggage belongings contraptions contrivances devices equipage facilities fittings fixtures gadgets habiliments impedimenta materiel outfit paraphernalia provisions rig setup shebang stock store stuff tackle things tools trappings traps utensils

WEAK

kit and kaboodle miscellaneous provisioning

Example Sentences

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Over the period of time that Ghomi and FPR were conducting business and exporting networking equipment out of the U.S., there was no attempt to obtain the required licenses, the U.S. government said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Do not point binoculars, telescopes, or cameras near the Sun unless proper solar safety equipment is being used.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

In addition, higher energy costs in Asia would hit production of essential equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The US has given firm diplomatic support, $500m in military aid and supplied some new equipment.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The cramped cabin had three small portholes, radio equipment, and instrument panels.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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