noun · neutral
equipment
/ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/e·QUIP·ment
Band 5-6speakingtask2
the tools or objects needed for a particular activity, especially sport
Examples
“The school bought new equipment for the football team.”
“Make sure you store the gym equipment properly after use.”
“Some low-cost clubs lack basic safety equipment.”
Band 8 sentence
“Well-funded university clubs can offer superior equipment, which often translates into better training outcomes.”
Collocations
- sports equipment
- safety equipment
- buy/replace equipment
Word family
equip verbequipped adjective
Common mistakes
equipments→equipment
many equipment→a lot of equipment / many pieces of equipment
Say it for a higher band
5things→6gear→7+equipment
Synonyms
gear
kit
Easily confused
gear
“Make sure you pack the right gear for the hiking trip.”
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In Sport & Exercise
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