1
: supplies or tools needed for a special purpose
sports/stereo/laboratory equipment
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
2
: the act of equipping someone or something
Not enough funds were provided for the equipment of the troops.
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“Equipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/equipment. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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