Definition of equipment noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
equipment
noun
ɪˈkwɪpmənt ɪˈkwɪpmənt
[uncountable]
1the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activitya useful piece of equipment for the kitchenoffice equipmentnew equipment for the sports club2the process of providing a place or person with necessary thingsThe equipment of the photographic studio was expensive.
Usage note: equipmentmaterialgearkitapparatusThese are all words for the things that you need for a particular purpose or activity.equipment the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity: camping equipment◇a piece of equipmentmaterial things that are needed for a particular activity: household cleaning materials◇teaching materialequipment or material?Equipment is usually solid things, especially large ones. Materials may be liquids, powders or books, CDs, etc. containing information, as well as small solid items.gear the equipment or clothes needed for a particular activity: Skiing gear can be expensive.kit a set of tools or equipment that you use for a particular purpose: a first-aid kit◇a tool kitapparatus the tools or other pieces of equipment that are needed for a particular activity or task: breathing apparatus for firefighters◇laboratory apparatusApparatus is used especially for scientific, medical or technical purposes.electrical/electronic equipment/gear/apparatussports equipment/gear/kitcamping equipment/geara piece of equipment/apparatus
ɪˈkwɪpmənt 
ɪˈkwɪpmənt 
1 the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activitya useful piece of equipment for the kitchenoffice equipmentnew equipment for the sports club2 the process of providing a place or person with necessary thingsThe equipment of the photographic studio was expensive.
Usage note: equipmentmaterial gear kit apparatusThese are all words for the things that you need for a particular purpose or activity.equipment the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity: camping equipment ◇ a piece of equipmentmaterial things that are needed for a particular activity: household cleaning materials ◇ teaching materialequipment or material?Equipment is usually solid things, especially large ones. Materials may be liquids, powders or books, CDs, etc. containing information, as well as small solid items.gear the equipment or clothes needed for a particular activity: Skiing gear can be expensive.kit a set of tools or equipment that you use for a particular purpose: a first-aid kit ◇ a tool kitapparatus the tools or other pieces of equipment that are needed for a particular activity or task: breathing apparatus for firefighters ◇ laboratory apparatus Apparatus is used especially for scientific, medical or technical purposes.electrical/electronic equipment/gear/apparatussports equipment/gear/kitcamping equipment/geara piece of equipment/apparatus