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- Dictionaryequal/ˈiːkw(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value: "add equal amounts of water and flour" Similar Opposite
- 2. having the ability or resources to meet (a challenge): "the players proved equal to the task"
noun
- 1. a person or thing that is the same as another in status or quality: "we all treat each other as equals"
verb
- 1. be the same as in number or amount: "four plus six divided by two equals five" Similar
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Jun 14, 2012 · a (1) : of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another. (2) : identical in mathematical value or logical denotation : equivalent. b. : like in quality, nature, or status. c. : like for each member of a group, class, or society. provide equal employment opportunities.
EQUAL definition: 1. the same in amount, number, or size: 2. the same in importance and deserving the same…. Learn more.
equal, equivalent, tantamount imply a correspondence between two or more things. equal indicates a correspondence in all respects or in a particular respect: A dime is equal to 10 cents (that is, in purchasing power).
Equal indicates a correspondence in all respects or in a particular respect: A dime is equal to 10 cents (that is, in purchasing power). Equivalent indicates a correspondence in one or more respects, but not in all: An egg is said to be the equivalent of a pound of meat in nutritive value.
Things that are the same size or have the same traits are said to be equal. When it comes to people, being equal means everyone has the same rights and opportunities — and responsibilities.
[usually before noun] giving people the same rights and opportunities, without differences such as race, religion or sex being considered. equal rights/pay. The company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chances of employment to everyone). the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances)
adj. 1. Having the same quantity, measure, or value as another. 2. Mathematics Being the same or identical to in value. 3. a. Having the same privileges, status, or rights: citizens equal before the law. b. Being the same for all members of a group: gave every player an equal chance to win. 4. a.
to be as good as someone or something else: She equalled her own world record in the race. equal. noun [ C ] uk / ˈiːkwəl / us. B2. someone who has the same ability, opportunities, or rights as someone else: The teacher treats us all as equals. (Definition of equal from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
a person or thing that is equal to another, as in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability. verb (used with object), e·qualed, e·qual·ing or ( especially British ) e·qualled, e·qual·ling. to be or become equal to; meet or match: So far the rate of production doesn't equal the demand.
Equal Definition. Of the same quantity, size, number, value, degree, intensity, quality, etc. Being the same or identical to in value. Having the same rights, privileges, ability, rank, etc. Evenly proportioned; balanced or uniform in effect or operation. Being the same for all members of a group.
