Our advice is that the company invest in new equipment.
Source: tatoeba (22377)
Equipment
/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
Synonyms for "equipment" (341 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (69)
Noun(13 words)
gearaccoutrementsagricultural machineryaidaidsanlageapparatusapparatus of governmentapparatusesappurtenancesathletic gearcage cleaningcomponents
abilityaccessoriesaccoutermentaccoutermentsadaptationadjustmentammeteranemometeranemoscopeapparatusapplianceappliancesappointmentsappurtenanceappurtenancesarmamentarrangementattachmentsbaggagebarograph
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barometerbasic trainingbearerbedbelongingsbevelbilge pumpbinnacleblanketboat hookbossboxbriefingbumpburning-in toolburrcalibercalibratecapabilitycapacitycasecateringcaulking cottoncaulking ironchandlerychanging bagchaseclearing the decksclobbercloseup lenscompasscomposing stickconditioningconveniencesdarkroom
Verb(1 words)
collects samples
Strong matches (102)
developing tankdiaphragmdodging tooldowerdowrydrawsheetdryerdrying blotterduffeleaselelectric meterelectronic-flash unitenablementendowmentenlargerequipageexposure meterfacilitiesfacilityfaculty
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familiarizationfidfield-strength meterfilterfinderfindingfisheye lensfitfittingfitting outfittingsfixingfixturefixturesflairflash tubeflashbulbflashcubeflashgunflashlightfootstickformfortefoundationframefrequency meterfurnishingfurnishingsfurnishmentfurnituregadget baggalleygeargeniusgiftgoodsgrapnelgrappling irongrid-dip metergrid-dip oscillatorgroundworkguidegutterhabilimentshawse baghawse hookhigh-voltage probeholystonehygrographimpedimentaincident light meterinstallationinstallationsinstinctinstrumentinvestmentkitlavatorylecher wireslenslens coverlens hoodlight meterlog
Noun(15 words)
devicesengineering toolsequip withequipagesexercise equipmentgantrygearsgel electrophoresishardwareharnessharnessesimplementsindustrial progress toolsinstrumentationkit
Adjective(3 words)
idle machineindustrial equipmentitalian apparato
Related words (170)
logisticslong suitmachinerymakereadymaking readymakingsmanufacturemarlinespikematerialmaterialsmaterielmatrixmeanmetiermilliammetermobilizationmunitionmunitionsnatural endowmentnatural gift
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ohmmeteroscilloscopeoutfitoutfittingoutput indicatoroverlayparaphernaliapartsphotoflashphotoflash lampphotometerplanningplantplatenplumbingpossessionpotentialpowerpowersprearrangementpreliminariespreliminarypreliminary actpreliminary steppreppreparationpreparatory studypreparingpreppingprerequisitepretreatmentprocessingprocurementpropaedeuticprovidingprovisionprovisioningprovisionspulse generatorpumppurveyancequalificationquoinrange finderratchetrc oscillatorreadyingreflectorregaliareinforcementreplenishmentresonance indicatorresupplyretailingrigriggingsellingshuttersignal generatorsoundersspadeworkspecialitystock-in-tradestroboscopic lightstrong flairstrong pointstuffsubsidizationsubsidysubventionsupplysupplyingsweep generatortacktackletacklingtalenttalentstelephoto lensthe goodsthe stuffthermographthingthingstimertoggletrainingtrappingstrapstreatmenttrialtripodtryouttuningturnoutturtletympanunderlayutensilutensilsvarifocal lensvictualingviewfindervoltmetervomvtvmwarm upwarm-upwavemeterwhat it takeszoom lens
Noun(35 words)
machinesmaker spacemanufacturer hardwarematerial objectmatérielmeccanica italianmetal machiningmetalworking toolsmore swedish kapitalnecessariesoutdoor gearoutfitsperipheralsphysics experiment setupportuguese aparatopressesprintmaking processpromptersquoitingrigging
Determiner(1 words)
non environmental resources
Adjective(2 words)
roman soldier gearsatisfactory tools
Verb(1 words)
set up
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: gear, ability, accessories, accouterment, accouterments.
- Sentence evidence is available for equipment, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "equipment".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "equipment"
Keep "equipment" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "equipment" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "equipment", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "equipment" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
8 entriesbaseball gearcomputer equipmentgym equipmenthospital equipmentkitchen equipmentlab equipmentoffice equipmentsoccer equipment
Collocations
6 entriesclassroom equipmentcomputer equipmentlab equipmentmedical equipmentoffice equipmentsports equipment
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
Team members are provided with equipment and uniforms.
Source: tatoeba (40263)
The laboratory has the most up-to-date equipment.
Source: tatoeba (46893)
In the factory, all the equipment was up to date.
Source: tatoeba (47694)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "equipment"?
Closest matches include gear, ability, accessories, accouterment, accouterments.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "equipment"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.