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equal
01
having the same amount, size, quantity, etc.
Example
The twins received equal portions of cake for their birthdays.
Sarah and David each received an equal share of the profits from their business venture.
02
having the resources or qualities needed to accomplish a task
03
(of people) provided with the same opportunities, rights, or status, regardless of their characteristics or background
Example
In a just society, everyone should be equal before the law, regardless of their social status.
The organization promotes equal pay for equal work, ensuring gender equality in the workplace.
to equal
01
to be the same as something in value, meaning, or effect
Transitive: to equal sth
Example
For many, success equals hard work and determination.
In this context, wealth equals power and influence.
02
to be the same size, value, number, etc. as something
Transitive: to equal a number or value
Example
Ten divided by two equals five.
The sum of the angles in a triangle equals 180 degrees.
03
to reach the same level or ability as someone or something else
Transitive: to equal an achievement
Example
Her singing talent equals that of the most famous performers.
He worked hard to equal his competitor ’s achievements.
04
to make things the same in amount, size, or quality
Transitive: to equal sth
Old useExample
The coach worked to equal the playing time for all the players.
She adjusted the ingredients to equal the portions in each dish.
Equal
01
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
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equ
Noun
equal
Adjective
coequal
Adjective
coequal
Adjective
equality
Noun
equality
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equalize
Verb
equalize
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