equalled UK
ˈiːkwəld
See also: equaled (US)
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Definition of equalled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
comparisonUKmatched or found comparable to something elseUK
  • Her achievements were equalled by none.
comparable equivalent matched
2.
equalityUKhaving the same rights or statusUK
  • All citizens are equalled under the law.
equivalent identical
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Origin of equalled

Latin, aequalis (level, even) + -ed (past tense)

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unique
not equalled or matched by anything else

Examples of equalled in a sentence

  • The beauty of the sunset was equalled by none.
  • In this company, all employees are equalled in opportunities.
  • The new policy ensures that men and women are equalled in the workplace.

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  1. French:égalé, égal, ...
  2. German:gleichwertig, gleichgestellt, ...
  3. Italian:eguagliato, uguale, ...
  4. Spanish:igualado, ...
  5. Portuguese:igualado, igual, ...
  6. Chinese:相等的, 平等的, ...
  7. Japanese:匹敵する, 平等な, ...
  8. Arabic:مساوٍ, مُتَسَاوٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁוֶה, בְּמַעֲמָד שָׁוֶה, ...
  10. Russian:равный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рівний, ...
  12. Hindi:टक्कर का, समान, ...
equal
ˈiːkwəl
equalling

Definition of equal - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
identicalthe same in all respects
  • The twins are equal in height.
equivalent identical uniform
2.
fairnessfair and impartial
  • The judge was equal in his decisions.
impartial unbiased
3.
equalityhaving the same rights or status
  • Every citizen should have equal rights under the law..
equivalent identical
4.
competenceRaresufficiently capable or qualifiedRare
  • She is equal to the challenge.
capable competent qualified

Noun

1.
equalityperson with the same ability or rights
  • In this team, everyone is an equal.
match peer
2.
comparisonperson or thing considered the same as another in status or quality
  • She treated everyone as her equal..
counterpart match peer

Verb

tr.
1.
comparisonbe the same in quantity, size, or value as another
  • The results of the two experiments equal each other..
equate match parallel
2.
match performancematch or rival in performance or extent
  • She hopes to equal her sister's achievements in sports..
match rival
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condition of parity, with matching status and chances for all
The new policy put small firms on equal footing with large rivals.
having no match in quality or ability
Her talent is without equal in the music industry.
having more privileges despite claimed equality
In the club, senior members are more equal than new ones.
if everything else stays the same
All things being equal, we should arrive by noon.
be unmatched in quality or ability
Her talent in painting has no equal.
having the same status or opportunities
The teams are on an equal footing for the finals.

Origin of equal

Latin, aequus (even, level)

Examples of equal in a sentence

  • The two proposals were equal in merit.
  • The committee remained equal in their treatment of all proposals.
  • Her approach to the conflict was equal and unbiased.
  • The company ensures all employees are treated as equal.
  • They fought for an equal share of the inheritance.
  • He felt equal to the task ahead.

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  1. French:égal, pair, ...
  2. German:gleich, Gleicher, ...
  3. Italian:uguale, eguale, ...
  4. Spanish:igual, par, ...
  5. Portuguese:igual, par, ...
  6. Chinese:相同的, 同等者, ...
  7. Japanese:同じ, 対等, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَساوٍ, نَظِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁוֶה, בֶּן שָׁוִים, ...
  10. Russian:одинаковый, беспристрастный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:однаковий, рівноправний, ...
  12. Hindi:समान, बराबरी का व्यक्ति, ...

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