equipment

CEFRB1

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The tools or machines needed for a particular activity.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Any items used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.

Examples

  • Our advice is that the company invest in new equipment.

  • Team members are provided with equipment and uniforms.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [əˈkwɪpmənt] ~ [əˈkwɪpmn̩t]
  • [ɪˈkʰwɪpmənt] ~ [ɪˈkʰwɪpmn̩t]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The male genitalia.

  2. The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

More examples

In context

  • A useful piece of equipment for the kitchen

  • The sports shop sells different kits of famous clubs, and equipment from all kind of sports.

  • We need more gardening equipment if we want to properly landscape our yard, not just a rake and some gloves.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From equip + -ment, or from French équipement.