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equivalent
01
having the same meaning, quality, value, etc. as a different person or thing
Example
Electrical resistance and impedance are equivalent characteristics for certain kinds of circuits or electrical components.
Mathematicians proved the equations represented equivalent formulations of the same underlying theoretical concept.
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
The fractions 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent because they represent the same value.
In set theory, two sets are equivalent if they contain exactly the same elements.
In probability, two events are equivalent if they have the same probability of occurring.
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
Example
Electrical resistance and impedance are equivalent characteristics for certain kinds of circuits or electrical components.
Mathematicians proved the equations represented equivalent formulations of the same underlying theoretical concept.
Completing an online or correspondence course would serve as an equivalent requirement to the traditional classroom version.
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