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   equal

   /ˈiːkw(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value: "add equal amounts of water and flour" Similar identicaluniformalikelikethe sameone and the sameequivalentindistinguishablematchingtwincomparablesimilarcorrespondingcorrespondentcommensurateequivalentidenticalamountingproportionatetantamountthe same ascommensurate withon a par withOpposite unequaldifferentunequalmore thanless than
   • ▪ (of people) having the same status, rights, or opportunities: "people are born free and equal"
   • ▪ uniform in application or effect; without discrimination on any grounds: "a dedicated campaigner for equal rights" Similar unbiasedimpartialnon-partisanfairfair-mindedjusteven-handedequitableunprejudicedunbigotednon-discriminatoryfree from discriminationegalitarianneutralobjectivedisinterestedwithout fear or favourOpposite unequaldiscriminatory
   • ▪ evenly or fairly balanced: "it was hardly an equal contest" Similar evenly matchedevenly balancedevenbalancedevenly proportionedwell matchedon a paron an equal footinginformal:fifty-fiftyneck and necklevelinformal:level peggingOpposite unevenunequal
   • 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 be equal tobe equivalent tobe the same ascorrespond tocome toamount tomaketotaladd up totot up to
   • ▪ match or rival in performance or extent: "he equalled the world record of 9.93 seconds" Similar matchreachparallelcome up tomeasure up toachievebe level withbe as good asbe equal/even withbe a match formatchmeasure up tocome up toequate withbe in the same league asbe in the same category asbe tantamount torivalcompete withcontend withvie withbe level withOpposite lose tobeat
   • ▪ be equivalent to: "his work is concerned with why private property equals exploitation" Similar be equal tobe equivalent tobe the same ascorrespond tocome toamount tomaketotaladd up totot up to

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin aequalis, from aequus ‘even, level, equal’. The expression some — are more equal than others dates from the late 19th century but was popularized by its use in George Orwell's Animal Farm (1945).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › equalEqual Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEQUAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EQUAL definition: 1. the same in amount, number, or size: 2. the same in importance and deserving the same…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEQUAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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).

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › equalEqual - definition of equal by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishequal adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [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)

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishEQUAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   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)

10. www.yourdictionary.com › equalEqual Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    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.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › equalequal | meaning of equal in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    equal meaning, definition, what is equal: the same in size, number, amount, value ...: Learn more.