equivalent

ɪˈkwɪvələnt
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Translation of equivalent from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

same value

something that has the same value, function, or meaning as another
  • The foreign currency's equivalent was less than expected.De equivalent van de vreemde valuta was minder dan verwacht.
2.

comparison

person or thing with same function elsewhere
  • The mayor is the equivalent of a governor in this city.De burgemeester is het equivalent van een gouverneur in deze stad.
3.

chemistry

TECH.
atomic weight with same combining capacity
TECH.
equivalent nchemisch equivalent reactie-equivalent
  • Hydrogen has an equivalent of one in reactions.Waterstof heeft een equivalent van één in reacties.

Adjective

1.

equal value

equal in value, amount, function, meaning, or status
  • The two products are equivalent in quality and price.De twee producten zijn gelijkwaardig in kwaliteit en prijs.
2.

comparison

similar in value, meaning, or effect
  • The two statements are equivalent in meaning.De twee uitspraken zijn equivalent in betekenis.
3.

mathematics

TECH.
having a one-to-one correspondence
TECH.
  • The two sets are equivalent in this context.De twee verzamelingen zijn equivalent in deze context.
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Expressions with equivalent: examples in English and translations in Dutch

synoniem
'Happy' is an equivalent word for 'joyful'.
levenspartner
Her employer extended health benefits to her spousal equivalent.
samenwonende partner
She listed her spouse equivalent on the insurance form.
ongeveer gelijkwaardig
Two solutions with different concentrations can be approximately equivalent in acidity.
koolstofequivalent
The report estimated the project’s total carbon equivalent over its lifetime.
kas-equivalent
geld-equivalent
They invested in cash equivalents to maintain liquidity.

Synonyms and analogies of equivalent in English

Examples of equivalent in a sentence

  • One dollar is the equivalent of 100 cents.
  • In this company, the COO is the equivalent of a vice president.
  • The smartphone is the modern equivalent of a personal computer.
  • Oxygen's equivalent is eight in chemical reactions.
  • The equivalent of nitrogen is fourteen.
  • Their skills are equivalent in every way.

Translations of "equivalent" in Context ordered by category and frequency

equivalentadj./nn.

She couldn't find an equivalent word that matched the exact meaning.

Ze kon geen equivalent vinden dat precies dezelfde betekenis had.

gelijkwaardigadj.

In such circumstances other documents should be recognised as being equivalent.

In dergelijke gevallen dienen andere documenten als gelijkwaardig te worden erkend.

gelijkadj./nn.

If two things are mathematically equivalent, they're the same.

Als twee dingen wiskundig gezien gelijk zijn, dan zijn ze hetzelfde.

gelijkenmf.

Both training packages enhanced behavioral and subjective response to an equivalent degree.

De beide trainings programma's verbeterden gedrags- en subjectieve responsen in gelijke mate.

tegenhangernm.

Call it female intuition, or whatever the male equivalent is.

Noem het vrouwelijke intuïtie of wat de mannelijke tegenhanger ook mag zijn.

gelijkwaardigheidnf.

Not equivalent and/or further evaluation is required.

Geen gelijkwaardigheid en/of moet verder worden geëvalueerd.

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equivalent: Examples and translations in context

Finding an equivalent word helps avoid repetition in your writing.

Een goed equivalent vinden helpt om herhaling in je tekst te vermijden.

He used an equivalent word to make his speech more engaging.

Hij gebruikte een equivalent om zijn toespraak boeiender te maken.

Choosing an equivalent word carefully can improve clarity in communication.

Door zorgvuldig een equivalent te kiezen, kun je je boodschap duidelijker overbrengen.

It's the city equivalent of being slapped in the face.

Het is de stadse equivalent van in je gezicht worden geslagen.

It's the actual digital equivalent of your trusty old notepad.

Het is de werkelijke digitale equivalent van uw oude vertrouwde notepad.

It's the city equivalent of being slapped in the face.

Het is de stadse equivalent van in je gezicht worden geslagen.

The relation between processes is symmetric, both poles are equivalent.

De relatie tussen processen is symmetrisch, beide polen zijn gelijkwaardig.

Mimi should have the same benefits as others with equivalent information.

Mimi moet dezelfde voordelen hebben als anderen met een gelijkwaardige functie.

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