equivalent
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British pronunciation
/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/

Definition & Meaning of "equivalent"in English

equivalent
01

having the same meaning, quality, value, etc. as a different person or thing

equivalent definition and meaning
example
Examples
Completing an online or correspondence course would serve as an equivalent requirement to the traditional classroom version.
02

(of mathematical expressions or quantities) having the same value or function, even if they appear in different forms

example
Examples
The fractions 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent because they represent the same value.
Equivalent
01

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

02

the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen

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