equipment

 
Pronunciation: /ɪˈkwɪpm(ə)nt/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the necessary items for a particular purpose: suppliers of office equipment
  • the process of supplying someone or something with necessary equipment: the construction and equipment of new harbour facilities
  • mental resources: they lacked the intellectual equipment to recognize the jokes

Origin:

early 18th century: from French équipement, from équiper 'equip'