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equipment Synonyms

Another word for equipment

Choosing another word for equipment depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The necessary items, tools, or machinery used for a particular purpose or activity.

Usage Example

"The laboratory was updated with state-of-the-art diagnostic apparatus to improve testing accuracy."

Strongest
apparatus
gear
Strong
paraphernalia
tackle
kit
machinery
tools
implements
rig
accoutrements

• noun (Context 2)

The act or process of supplying someone or something with the items necessary for a particular purpose.

Usage Example

"The rapid equipping of the newly formed battalion took several weeks to complete."

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equipping
outfitting
furnishing
Strong
provisioning
supplying
armament

Opposites of equipment

The opposite of equipment shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disarmament
See all opposites of equipment

• Nearby Words

equine
equinox
equip
equipment
equitable
equitably
equity

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Equipment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/equipment
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