оборудование, снаряжение, оснащение, аппаратура, экипировка, вооружение, арматура
существительное ↓
- оборудование; оснащение; снаряжение
the equipment of the laboratory took much time — оборудование лаборатории потребовало много времени 
- оборудование; снаряжение; аппаратура
capital equipment — орудия /средства/ производства, капитальное оборудование
fixed equipment — стационарное оборудование
measuring equipment — измерительная аппаратура
automatic equipment — автоматика
diving equipment — водолазное снаряжение
equipment stock — станочный парк
with modern equipment — с современным оборудованием; с современными удобствами
- оснастка
yacht’s equipment — оснащение яхты
- экипировка
- воен. материальная часть; боевая техника
equipment density — насыщенность техникой
- спец. имущество
equipment park — склад имущества
- (умственный) багаж (тж. intellectual equipment, mental equipment)
professional equipment — профессиональная подготовка
equipment for smth. — подготовленность /задатки/ к чему-л.
- амер. ж.-д. подвижной состав
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
an expensive piece of medical equipment — дорогое медицинское оборудование
a very useful piece of equipment — очень полезная часть оборудования
They confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done. — Они спутали рост количества оборудования и расходов с количеством реально выполненной работы.
to work bugs out of equipment — отлаживать оборудование
snow cleaning equipment — снегоуборочное оборудование
composing equipment — наборное оборудование
crash equipment — аварийно-спасательное оборудование
delicate equipment — чувствительное оборудование
dependable piece of equipment — надёжный прибор
durability of equipment — срок службы оборудования
electric equipment — электрооборудование
electronic equipment — электронное оборудование
hunting equipment — охотничье снаряжение
Примеры с переводом
This equipment is still functional.
Это оборудование все еще в рабочем состоянии.
Bring your own equipment.
Оборудование приносите с собой.
He has trucked all his equipment.
Он привёз на грузовике всё своё оборудование.
The photographer came early to set up his equipment.
Фотограф пришёл пораньше, чтобы установить свою аппаратуру.
The equipment cannot function without the staff.
Это оборудование не может работать без обслуживающего персонала.
We depreciate our equipment over three years.
Мы списываем стоимость нашего оборудования за три года.
A lot of money was spent on the equipment of the new hospital.
Много денег было потрачено на оборудование новой больницы.
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
The factory has had frequent equipment breakdowns. 
The equipment should be stored at a constant temperature.
The thieves got clean away with $300,000 worth of equipment.
Для того чтобы добавить вариант перевода, кликните по иконке ☰, напротив примера.
1
a
: the set of articles or physical resources serving to equip a person or thing: such as
(1)
: the implements used in an operation or activity : apparatus
(2)
: all the fixed assets other than land and buildings of a business enterprise
(3)
: the rolling stock of a railway
b
: a piece of such equipment
3
: mental or emotional traits or resources : endowment
Synonyms
Example Sentences
The photographer came early to set up his equipment.
I’m looking for a hobby that doesn’t require a lot of fancy equipment.
an expensive piece of medical equipment
Not enough funds were provided for the equipment of the troops.
Recent Examples on the Web
More:Wisconsin Republicans set to introduce a flat tax for residents, eliminate equipment tax for businesses What is the current income tax for Wisconsin residents?
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Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2023
The move comes after reports of water from lavatories getting under the cabin floor and into electronic equipment bays.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2023
Now, a new mathematical model captures how a swinging child subtly shifts technique as a swing’s motion increases and helps explain what makes the ubiquitous playground equipment work.
—Bykatie Mccormick, science.org, 7 Apr. 2023
In 2021, Home Depot investigators found a pattern for overdue large equipment rentals centered in the southeast region, which included Tampa and Orlando stores.
—Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2023
The indictment alleges that Jess George Adams of Willow embezzled more than $1.16 million from the City of Houston and from a Wasilla equipment company between 2015 and 2022.
—Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023
Previous recipients have used the grants for emergency equipment upgrades, training, and programs that enhance community health and safety, according to the news release.
—Katia Parks, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2023
Her campaign website also includes equipment updates for first-responders as a priority.
—Michael Williams, Dallas News, 5 Apr. 2023
In a response to the audit dated March 21, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld, who serves as chairman of the MDTA, cited an equipment malfunction that was repaired.
—Luz Lazo, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
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in 1651
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equipment designed to serve a specific function
equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation
equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine
equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio
equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
equipment in a motor vehicle or aircraft that delivers fuel to the engine
equipment or apparatus used in playing a game
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
medical equipment that assists or replaces important bodily functions and so enables a patient to live who otherwise might not survive
equipment that makes life possible in otherwise deadly environmental conditions
things needed for doing or making something
equipment and supplies of a military force
equipment for a navy
equipment used by a photographer
equipment used to treat diseases with x-rays or radioactivity
equipment for making records
equipment used to rescue passengers in case of emergency
equipment used in robotics
man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
any equipment constantly used as part of a profession or occupation
materials and equipment used in teaching
equipment required to perform a test
an additional piece of equipment used for some activity
an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage)
electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
a satellite equipped with a telescope to observe infrared radiation
a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound
materials using sight or sound to present information
a raised vertical board with basket attached; used to play basketball
equipment for playing the game of badminton
the portable equipment and supplies of an army
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
equipment used in playing baseball
sports equipment used in playing basketball
equipment that records information about the performance of an aircraft during flight
equipment used in bowling
equipment used in boxing
an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
an apparatus used to liquefy air or oxygen etc.
electronic equipment for playing cassettes
a recorder for recording or playing cassettes
a stand-alone piece of electronic equipment that either has its own display or attaches to a television set
(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension
an apparatus for holding substances that are undergoing a chemical reaction
electronic equipment consisting of a system of circuits
photographic equipment used to synchronize sound and motion picture; boards held in front of a movie camera are banged together
an artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbit
recording equipment for making compact disks
an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid
game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games
sports equipment used in playing cricket
sports equipment used in playing croquet
game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over
electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity
photographic equipment consisting of a chemical solution for developing film
a disk used in throwing competitions
apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material
an apparatus for the electrical transmission of pictures
photographic equipment consisting of an optical projector used to enlarge a photograph
electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion
gear used in fishing
a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game
an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points
sports equipment used in playing golf
sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises
a heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw
apparatus that extracts heat from a liquid that is at a higher temperature than its surroundings; can be used to transfer heat from a reservoir outside in order to heat a building
an apparatus for sending telegraphic messages by using a mirror to turn the sun’s rays off and on
game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants
medical apparatus that puts a liquid into a cavity drop by drop
game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks
a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
a laboratory apparatus for producing a gas (usually hydrogen sulfide) by the action of a liquid on a solid without heating
gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
electronic equipment that uses a magnetic or electric field in order to focus a beam of electrons
rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning
apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film
photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light
recorder consisting of equipment for making records on magnetic media
game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
equipage for marching
sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports
electronic equipment that mixes two or more input signals to give a single output signal
(from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
a piece of electronic equipment that keeps track of the operation of a system continuously and warns of trouble
electronic equipment that is used to check the quality or content of electronic transmissions
(especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete’s mouth
a recorder with two or more channels; makes continuous records of two or more signals simultaneously
naval equipment consisting of a shipboard radar
game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
(physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements
electronic equipment not in direct communication (or under the control of) the central processing unit
apparatus for observation and measurement of optical phenomena
a device for making a record of the wave forms of fluctuating voltages or currents
electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities
material used to make packages
an air gun used in the game of paintball; designed to simulate a semiautomatic
rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity
(computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer
light-sensitive paper on which photograph can be printed
game equipment on which pinball is played
electronic equipment comprising the part of a tape recorder that reproduces the recorded material
game equipment consisting of a heavy table on which pool is played
an apparatus for removing impurities
game equipment consisting of a ring of iron or circle of rope used in playing the game of quoits
electronic equipment consisting of a combination of a radio receiver and a record player
material for making rails or rails collectively
an apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel
paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)
gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship’s masts and sails
material used to construct a roof
game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in
electronic equipment that makes speech unintelligible during transmission and restores it at reception
an apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms
a measuring instrument for measuring the light sensitivity of film over a range of exposures
(chemistry) an apparatus that can determine the sequence of monomers in a polymer
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
a system designed to work as a coherent entity on board a naval ship
sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put
sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
an apparatus for dispensing soda water
a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun
a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research
sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
board game equipment that consists of a dial and an arrow that is spun to determine the next move in the game
sports equipment sold as a commodity
a Russian artificial satellite
a satellite with sensors to detect nuclear explosions
gear for a horse
a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball
an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed
an apparatus intended for use under water
electronic equipment for making or playing magnetic tapes (but without amplifiers or speakers); a component in an audio system
electronic equipment for playing back magnetic tapes
sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
electronic equipment that broadcasts or receives electromagnetic waves representing images and sound
electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display
an apparatus for performing a titration
a satellite that transmits frequent picture of the earth below
sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms
an apparatus that provides a source of X rays
_ A part of the equipment that is not individual to the lines or to the cord circuits, but which may, as occasion requires, be associated with any of them is called the _operator’s equipment_. ❋ George Patterson (1910)
I can give one very simple reason, the investment in equipment is far less, let alone the fact you can play basketball anywhere you can put a hoop. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Quite deliberately, at times, inferior, old fashioned and more expensive European equipment is bought, even where the more modern and effective equipment from the United States is actually cheaper. ❋ Richard (2006)
No word on whether the equipment is an effective fame monster deterrent. ❋ Liz Kelly (2010)
The cost of the equipment is a onetime buy and will pay for itself soon pending how much you shoot. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Both suck, but I voted HD because our equipment is always broken, we carry far more products than we can reasonably fit on the shelves, and we’re severly understaffed. ❋ Unknown (2008)
We understand the money we invest into this equipment is a tax write off. ❋ Unknown (2007)
Factoring in that this equipment is already installed, the Best Buy Magnolia home theater guy thought that this as an ok deal. ❋ Drewan (2006)
In radio installations, too, much of the equipment is amazingly compact in view of its intricacy. ❋ Unknown (1953)
I have examined it and gone through it, and the equipment is absolutely first-class. ❋ Unknown (1930)
Editor’s note: First of all, what «equipment» is covered by this memo? ❋ Unknown (2007)
I think we all should be paying close attention to what kind of equipment is being used in our respective voting districts., as the Busheviks may act wildly desperate in the knowledge that a Democrat victory this November could lead to more convictions and possible impeachment. ❋ Unknown (2006)
I have read various opinions about the IMSS — many people say that the physicians are quite good, but their equipment is sometimes not up to NOB standards, and also, a knowledge of Spanish is recommended (I have some Spanish, enough to order a restaurant meal, but not to describe a medical condition). ❋ Unknown (2009)
The range of available equipment is enormous and most spy cams can be hooked up to the internet making remote surveillance possible. manishfusion ❋ Unknown (2009)
Psychologists have already determined that computer/games/cellphone type equipment is highly addictive to certain personalities, and, as I noted earlier, instant communications seem to foster a rather wide range of behaviors that are either impolite, unethical, counter-productive, or just plain illegal. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Some of the men were offloading more equipment from the helicopter, others in heated discussions, and a couple of men stood quietly and alert, guarding the entrance to the station. ❋ Unknown (2009)
All the equipment from the pods: the EMDs, the medical kits, the computers. ❋ Unknown (2010)
We made sure to cover the rovers tightly against the weather and take in all equipment from the rover garage. ❋ Unknown (2010)
He claims his equipment was [slimy] because he didn’t ejaculate very far, but he probable does not [wash] enough and has [crotch cheese]. ❋ The Return Of Light Joker (2009)
Brandon: «Hey have you heard all [the talk] about [Dan’s] incredible member?»
Lee: «Yeah, why is such good equipment wasted on a fucking [mormon]?» ❋ Lee T (2005)
1. After [sifting] through his huge collection of pornography, Mason suddenly felt inadequately equipped in comparison to the ginormous [penii] that filled his screen.
2. During the lobby scene [in the Matrix], Neo was properly eqipped for the situation at hand. ❋ Lee T (2005)
I have [sophisticated] [equipment] thats [well hard] ❋ TOm (2003)
Friend: «You’ve played enough [Final Fantasy], lets go outside»
[Gamer]: «Ok, just let me equip my [shoes] first.» ❋ Adam Cerami (2005)
I [bought] some [equipments] for [my dad] ❋ Funny Comics (2021)
LAST NIGHT WE HAD AN EQUIPMENT MEETING AND THE [STAFF] IS SO CHEAP, WE HAD TO [INSEST] [PEACOCKS]. ❋ BRITTNEY 
(2008)
You want me to go to which aircraft and fix what? I’m sorry you must be new, we’re [flight equipment] we don’t do that shit, maybe you’ll think about [lat] moving when you [re-enlist]. ❋ Cpl Tony (2010)
«last night was amazing
did he have a big.. [erm] [you know]?
«[oh my], yes he was well equipped» ❋ CRC261195 (2014)
When I was with Patrick and [Amber] at [the county] fair, we saw a ton of [farm equipment] walking around. ❋ Aaron Sager (2008)
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From equip + -ment, or from French équipement.
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
Noun[edit]
equipment (usually uncountable, plural equipments)
- The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.
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1756-1761, David Hume, The History of England:
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The equipment of the fleet was therefore hastened by de Witt ; in hopes that , by striking at first a successful blow , he might inspire courage into the dismayed States
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- Any items used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.
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We need more gardening equipment if we want to properly landscape our yard, not just a rake and some gloves.
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The sports shop sells different kits of famous clubs, and equipment from all kind of sports.
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2013 July 11, Jo Confino, “How technology has stopped evolution and is destroying the world”, in The Guardian[1]:
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Tompkins is considered a hero in the deep ecology movement and works hand in hand with his wife Kris, the former CEO of the outdoor clothing and equipment company Patagonia.
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- 1851, Henry Longfellow, The Golden Legend
- Armed and dight, In the equipments of a knight.
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- (slang, humorous) The male genitalia.
Synonyms[edit]
- gear, kit, rigging, tackle
Derived terms[edit]
- accessory equipment
- capital equipment
- data terminal equipment
- durable medical equipment
- electric vehicle supply equipment
- equipmentman
- personal protective equipment
- reequipment
[edit]
- equip
Translations[edit]
the act of equipping
- Arabic: please add this translation if you can
- Bulgarian: екипи́ране (bg) n (ekipírane)
- Catalan: equipament m
- Chinese:
- Mandarin: please add this translation if you can
- Czech: vybavení (cs) n
- Dutch: uitrusting (nl) f
- Finnish: varustaminen (fi), varustus (fi), pukeutuminen (fi)
- French: équipement (fr) m
- Galician: equipamento (gl) m
- Georgian: აღჭურვა (aɣč̣urva)
- German: Ausrüstung (de) f
- Hungarian: felszerelés (hu)
- Italian: equipaggiamento (it) m
- Korean: 장비(裝備) (ko) (jangbi)
- Latin: armāmentum n
- Polish: wyposażanie n
- Portuguese: equipagem (pt) f
- Romanian: echipare (ro) f, echipament (ro) n
- Russian: обору́дование (ru) n (oborúdovanije), снаряже́ние (ru) n (snarjažénije)
- Spanish: equipamiento m
- Swedish: utrustning (sv) c, utrustande (sv) n
- Turkish: ekipman (tr), donatım (tr), donatma (tr)
- Ukrainian: обла́днання n (obládnannja), споря́дження n (sporjádžennja)
whatever is used in equipping
- Albanian: pajisje (sq) f
- Arabic: مُعَدَّات pl (muʕaddāt), تَجْهِيزَات pl (tajhīzāt)
- Armenian: սարքավորում (hy) (sarkʿavorum)
- Azerbaijani: təchizat (az)
- Belarusian: абсталява́нне n (abstaljavánnje)
- Bengali: উপকরণ (bn) (upkoron)
- Bulgarian: снаряже́ние (bg) n (snarjažénie), обору́дване (bg) n (oborúdvane), екипиро́вка (bg) f (ekipiróvka)
- Burmese: အဆောက်အဦ (my) (a.hcauk-a.u)
- Catalan: equipatge (ca) m, equipament m, equip (ca) m
- Chinese:
- Mandarin: 設備／设备 (zh) (shèbèi), 裝備／装备 (zh) (zhuāngbèi)
- Czech: vybavení (cs) n, výstroj f
- Danish: udstyr n
- Dutch: uitrusting (nl) f, bepakking (nl) f, bagage (nl)
- Estonian: varustus
- Finnish: varusteet (fi) pl, tarvikkeet (fi) pl, varustus (fi), kalusto (fi)
- French: équipement (fr) m
- Galician: equipamento (gl) m
- Georgian: აღჭურვილობა (aɣč̣urviloba)
- German: Ausrüstung (de) f
- Greek: εξοπλισμός (el) m (exoplismós)
- Ancient: ἄρτισις f (ártisis)
- Hebrew: צִיּוּד m (tsiyúd)
- Hindi: उपकरण (hi) m (upakraṇ), औजार (hi) m (aujār)
- Hungarian: felszerelés (hu), berendezés (hu), eszköz (hu), gép (hu), készülék (hu)
- Icelandic: búnaður m
- Indonesian: peralatan (id), perlengkapan (id), perangkat (id)
- Irish: acmhainn f, airnéis f, gléasra m
- Italian: attrezzatura (it) f, equipaggiamento (it) m, apparecchiatura (it) f
- Japanese: 設備 (ja) (せつび, setsubi), 装備 (ja) (そうび, sōbi)
- Kazakh: жабдық (kk) (jabdyq)
- Khmer: ឧបករណ៍ (km) (ʼupaʼkɑɑ)
- Korean: 설비(設備) (ko) (seolbi), 장비(裝備) (ko) (jangbi)
- Kyrgyz: жабдуу (ky) (jabduu)
- Lao: ອຸປະກອນ (ʼu pa kǭn)
- Latin: armāmentum n
- Latvian: iekārtas m
- Lithuanian: įranga (lt) f
- Macedonian: опрема f (oprema)
- Malagasy: fitaovana (mg)
- Malay: peralatan (ms)
- Maori: taputapu, utauta
- Norwegian:
- Bokmål: utstyr n
- Nynorsk: utstyr n
- Persian: تجهیزات (fa) (tajhizât)
- Polish: sprzęt (pl) m, oprzyrządowanie (pl) n, przybory m pl, wyposażenie (pl) n
- Portuguese: equipamento (pt) m
- Romanian: echipament (ro) n
- Russian: обору́дование (ru) n (oborúdovanije), снаряже́ние (ru) n (snarjažénije), экипиро́вка (ru) f (ekipiróvka)
- Sanskrit: उपकरण (sa) n (upakaraṇa)
- Serbo-Croatian:
- Cyrillic: о̏према f
- Roman: ȍprema (sh) f
- Slovak: výstroj f, vybavenie n
- Slovene: oprema (sl) f
- Spanish: equipamiento m, equipo (es) m, equipación f
- Swahili: vifaa (sw) pl
- Swedish: utrustning (sv) c
- Tagalog: pagaway
- Tajik: таҷҳизот (tg) (tajhizot)
- Thai: อุปกรณ์ (th) (ù-bpà-gɔɔn)
- Turkish: malzeme (tr), ekipman (tr), teçhizat (tr)
- Turkmen: enjam, serenjam
- Ukrainian: обла́днання n (obládnannja), споря́дження n (sporjádžennja)
- Urdu: گراری ?
- Uzbek: jihoz (uz)
- Vietnamese: thiết bị (vi), trang bị (vi)