B1nounworktechnology
US/ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
UK/ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
the tools, machines and other things you need for a particular job or activity
In context
The hospital in our district needs more modern medical equipment.
You don't need expensive equipment to start running.
All the camping equipment fits in the back of the car.
Words that go with equipment
noun + preposition
- piece of equipmentThe most important piece of equipment is a good helmet.
adjective + noun
- medical equipmentThe charity donated medical equipment to rural clinics.
noun + noun
- sports equipmentThe school spent its budget on new sports equipment.
- safety equipmentWorkers must wear safety equipment on the building site.
- office equipmentWe rent office equipment such as printers and desks.
verb + noun
- install equipmentEngineers came to install equipment for the new internet line.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We bought some new equipments.Correct: We bought some new equipment.