equation
ɪˈkweɪʒən
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Definition of equation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
metaphorical situationsituation with conflicting elements or need for balance
  • The work-life equation is hard to solve.
balance mix trade-off
2.
mathematicsTECH.mathematical statement that two expressions are equalTECH.
  • The equation x + 2 = 5 is simple.
equality formula identity
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Expressions with equation

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start to be considered in a situation
Costs enter the equation when deciding on a new car.
disrupt the balance or stability of something
The sudden change in weather threw off the equation of our travel plans.
equation where each variable is only to the first power
A linear equation like x + 2y = 5 is easy to solve.
the act of determining a solution
Solving the equation was the key to the experiment's success.
formula showing relationship between gas properties
The gas equation helps us understand how gases behave.
mathematical statement with algebraic expressions set equal to each other
The algebraic equation x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0 can be solved by factoring..

Origin of equation

Latin, aequare (to make equal)

Terms with equation included in their meaning

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mathematics
set of values satisfying an equation
mathematics
act of resolving a mathematical equation
multiplicative factor
factor that multiplies another quantity in an equation
mathematics
the part of an equation to the right of the equals sign
mathematics
reduce an equation or expression to a simpler form
mathematics
all answers that make an equation true
mathematics
quadratic equation written as y equals a times x squared plus k
algebra
algebraic equation with terms to the fourth degree

Examples of equation in a sentence

  • Trust and autonomy complicate the marriage equation.
  • Solving the equation requires careful calculation.
  • The equation represents a fundamental law of physics.

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  1. French:équation, formule, ...
  2. German:Gleichung, Formel, ...
  3. Italian:equazione, ...
  4. Spanish:ecuación, ...
  5. Portuguese:equação, ...
  6. Chinese:平衡, 方程, ...
  7. Japanese:方程式, ...
  8. Arabic:معادلة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׁוָאָה, ...
  10. Russian:уравнение, математическое уравнение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рівняння, ...
  12. Hindi:समीकरण, गणितीय समीकरण, ...
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