Meaning of 'equal'
Meaning of 'equal' (Webster Dictionary)
- Agreeing in quantity, size, quality, degree, value, etc.;
having the same magnitude, the same value, the same degree, etc.; --
applied to number, degree, quantity, and intensity, and to any subject
which admits of them; neither inferior nor superior, greater nor less,
better nor worse; corresponding; alike; as, equal quantities of land,
water, etc. ; houses of equal size; persons of equal stature or
talents; commodities of equal value.
- Bearing a suitable relation; of just proportion; having competent power, abilities, or means; adequate; as, he is not equal to the task.
- Not variable; equable; uniform; even; as, an equal movement.
- Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to either side; characterized by fairness; unbiased; impartial; equitable; just.
- Of the same interest or concern; indifferent.
- Intended for voices of one kind only, either all male or all female; -- opposed to mixed.
- Exactly agreeing with respect to quantity. - One not inferior or superior to another; one having the same or a similar age, rank, station, office, talents, strength, or other quality or condition; an equal quantity or number; as, "If equals be taken from equals the remainders are equal."
- State of being equal; equality. - To be or become equal to; to have the same quantity, the same value, the same degree or rank, or the like, with; to be commen/urate with.
- To make equal return to; to recompense fully.
- To make equal or equal to; to equalize; hence, to compare or regard as equals; to put on equality.
- Bearing a suitable relation; of just proportion; having competent power, abilities, or means; adequate; as, he is not equal to the task.
- Not variable; equable; uniform; even; as, an equal movement.
- Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to either side; characterized by fairness; unbiased; impartial; equitable; just.
- Of the same interest or concern; indifferent.
- Intended for voices of one kind only, either all male or all female; -- opposed to mixed.
- Exactly agreeing with respect to quantity. - One not inferior or superior to another; one having the same or a similar age, rank, station, office, talents, strength, or other quality or condition; an equal quantity or number; as, "If equals be taken from equals the remainders are equal."
- State of being equal; equality. - To be or become equal to; to have the same quantity, the same value, the same degree or rank, or the like, with; to be commen/urate with.
- To make equal return to; to recompense fully.
- To make equal or equal to; to equalize; hence, to compare or regard as equals; to put on equality.
Meaning of 'equal' (Princeton's WordNet)
Meaning (1):
- make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
- make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
Example in sentence:
- let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office;
- The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
Meaning (2):
- be equal to in quality or ability
- be equal to in quality or ability
Example in sentence:
- Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents;
- Nothing can rival cotton for durability;
- Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
Meaning (3):
- be identical or equivalent to
- be identical or equivalent to
Example in sentence:
- One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
Meaning (4):
- having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
- having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
Example in sentence:
- all men are equal before the law;
- on equal terms
Meaning (5):
- having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
- having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
Example in sentence:
- he was equal to the task;
- her training was adequate;
- she had adequate training;
- she was adequate to the job
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