equals
ˈiːkwəlz
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Definition of equals - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
samenessthings or people that are the same
  • In this game, all players are equals.
2.
mathematicsTECH.symbol representing equality in mathematicsTECH.
  • The equation uses an equals to show balance.
equal sign
3.
equivalenceRarethings that are identical in value or statusRare
  • In this game, all players are equals.
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Expressions with equals

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the idea that knowledge gives influence or control
In business, information equals power drives decision-making.
claim that is obviously false but accepted as true
The government insisted that two plus two equals five.
person with equal rank but seen as leader or most respected
She was the first among equals in the committee.
considered the most important among equals
The chairman was first amongst equals in the committee.
in a way that treats people as having the same level or power
The two teams faced each other as equals in the final.
not speaking means agreeing with what is happening
He didn't object, so silence equals consent.

Origin of equals

Latin, aequalis (equal)

Terms with equals included in their meaning

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measurement
shows how much of something equals a certain value or amount
mathematics
number that when multiplied by itself equals another
finance
budget where income equals expenses
mathematics
the part of an equation to the right of the equals sign
mathematics
mathematical value that when multiplied by itself equals a given number
medical
state where body water intake equals body water loss over time
mathematics
number or expression whose cube equals a given number
supply-demand balance
state where supply equals demand

Examples of equals in a sentence

  • The two teams are considered equals in skill.
  • The equals sign is crucial in algebra.
  • Students learn about equals in math class.
  • The twins were always treated as equals by their parents.

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  1. French:égaux, égal, ...
  2. German:Gleichgestellte, Gleichheitszeichen, ...
  3. Italian:pari, uguale, ...
  4. Spanish:iguales, igual, ...
  5. Portuguese:iguais, sinal de igual, ...
  6. Chinese:同等者, 等号, ...
  7. Japanese:対等, 等号, ...
  8. Arabic:نِدّ, رَمْز المُسَاوَاة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁוֵוי זְכֻיּוֹת, סִימָן הַשִּׁוְיוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:равные, знак равенства, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рівні, знак рівності, ...
  12. Hindi:समकक्ष, बराबर का चिह्न, ...
equal
ˈiːkwəl
equalledequalling

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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