equating
ɪˈkweɪtɪŋ
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Definition of equating - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
considerationact of considering things as equal
  • The equating of wealth with happiness is common.
comparison equalization
2.
processTECH.act of making two things equal in valueTECH.
  • The equating of these two variables simplified the equation..
balancing equalizing

Adjective

1.
comparisondescribing something being made equal or equivalent
  • The equating factors in the equation were complex.
balancing equalizing
2.
equalityTECH.indicating a process of establishing equivalenceTECH.
  • The equating principle was central to the argument.
balancing equalizing harmonizing
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Origin of equating

Latin, aequare (to make equal)

Terms with equating included in their meaning

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age comparison
period equating dog age to human age
philosophy
philosophical view equating mental states with brain states
science
concept in physics equating gravity and acceleration effects
equating verb
verb linking subject with complement

Examples of equating in a sentence

  • The equating of different cultures can lead to misunderstandings.
  • The equating of their salaries was a step towards fairness.
  • Equating the two measurements was necessary for accuracy.
  • The equating terms simplified the problem.
  • Equating variables can lead to new insights.
  • The equating method was applied to ensure fairness.

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  1. French:assimilation, équivalent, ...
  2. German:Gleichsetzen, gleichsetzend, ...
  3. Italian:equivalenza, parificato, ...
  4. Spanish:igualación, equivalente, ...
  5. Portuguese:equivalência, equivalente, ...
  6. Chinese:等同, 等同的, ...
  7. Japanese:同一視, 等式化する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسَاوَاة, مُعَادِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַשְׁוָאָה, מוּשְׁוֶה, ...
  10. Russian:уравнивание, уравнивающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ототожнення, зрівняльний, ...
  12. Hindi:समानता, समकक्ष, ...
equate
ɪˈkweɪt

Definition of equate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
comparisonconsider as similar or equivalent
  • they equate wealth with success..
associate compare liken
2.
equalitymake equal or equivalent
  • the formula equates the two values..
balance equalize match
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Origin of equate

Latin, aequare (to make equal)

Examples of equate in a sentence

  • Some equate hard work with success.
  • The scientist aimed to equate the two variables.
  • You cannot equate wealth with happiness.

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  1. French:assimiler, égaliser, ...
  2. German:gleichsetzen, ...
  3. Italian:paragonare, equivalere, ...
  4. Spanish:equiparar, igualar, ...
  5. Portuguese:equacionar, equiparar, ...
  6. Chinese:等同, 使相等, ...
  7. Japanese:同一視する, 等しくする, ...
  8. Arabic:سَاوَى, عادلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַשְׁווֹת, ...
  10. Russian:приравнивать, уравнивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прирівнювати, зрівнювати, ...
  12. Hindi:समान मानना, बराबर ठहराना, ...
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