equation - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'equation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Equation

[ n.]

- A making equal; equal division; equality; equilibrium.
- An expression of the condition of equality between two algebraic quantities or sets of quantities, the sign = being placed between them; as, a binomial equation; a quadratic equation; an algebraic equation; a transcendental equation; an exponential equation; a logarithmic equation; a differential equation, etc.
- A quantity to be applied in computing the mean place or other element of a celestial body; that is, any one of the several quantities to be added to, or taken from, its position as calculated on the hypothesis of a mean uniform motion, in order to find its true position as resulting from its actual and unequal motion.

Meaning of 'equation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . equation

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced

Example in sentence:

on a par with the best

Nearby Words:

equability equable equableness equably equal equaled equaling equalitarian equalities equality

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Equation of exchange
Equation of exchange is the equation MV=PY, which relates nominal income to the quantity of money.
Accounting equation
Accounting equation is the relationship that states that assets must always equal the sum of liabilities and owners’ equity.

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