- 1[uncountable] the tools or other pieces of equipment that are needed for a particular activity or task a piece of laboratory apparatus Firefighters needed breathing apparatus to enter the burning house. Thesaurusequipment
- material
- gear
- kit
- apparatus
- equipment the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity:camping equipment a piece of laboratory/medical equipment
- material things that are needed for a particular activity:household cleaning materials teaching 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:Camping gear can be expensive.
- kit a set of tools or equipment that you use for a particular purpose:a first-aid kit a sewing kit
- apparatus (formal) 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/apparatus
- sports equipment/gear
- camping equipment/gear
- a piece of equipment/apparatus
- 2[countable, usually singular] the structure of a system or an organization, particularly that of a political party or a government the power of the state apparatus
- 3[countable, usually singular] (technology) a system of organs in the body the sensory apparatus
apparatus
nounNAmE//ˌæpəˈræt̮əs//, NAmE//ˌæpəˈreɪt̮əs//
(pl. apparatuses) (formal)Check pronunciation: apparatus