noun equip·ment \i-ˈkwip-mənt\

: supplies or tools needed for a special purpose

: the act of equipping someone or something

Full Definition of EQUIPMENT

a :  the set of articles or physical resources serving to equip a person or thing: 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
a :  the equipping of a person or thing
b :  the state of being equipped
:  mental or emotional traits or resources :  endowment

Examples of EQUIPMENT

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

First Known Use of EQUIPMENT


Rhymes with EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT Defined for Kids


noun equip·ment \i-ˈkwip-mənt\

Definition of EQUIPMENT for Kids

:  supplies or tools needed for a special purpose
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