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Definition of Equal

1. Noun. A person who is of equal standing with another in a group.

2. Verb. Be identical or equivalent to. "One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!"

3. Adjective. Having the same quantity, value, or measure as another. "All men are equal before the law"

4. Verb. Be equal to in quality or ability. "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents"

5. Adjective. Having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task. "He was equal to the task"

6. Verb. Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching. "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"

Definition of Equal

1. a. 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.

2. n. 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."

3. v. t. 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.

Definition of Equal

1. having the same capability, quantity, or effect as another [adj] / to be equal to [v EQUALED, EQUALING, EQUALS or EQUALLED, EQUALLING, EQUALS]

Medical Definition of Equal

1. 1. 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. 2. Bearing a suitable relation; of just proportion; having competent power, abilities, or means; adequate; as, he is not equal to the task. "The Scots trusted not their own numbers as equal to fight with the English." (Clarendon) "It is not permitted to me to make my commendations equal to your merit." (Dryden) "Whose voice an equal messenger Conveyed thy meaning mild." (Emerson) 3. Not variable; equable; uniform; even; as, an equal movement. "An equal temper." 4. Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to either side; characterised by fairness; unbiased; impartial; equitable; just. "Are not my ways equal?" (Ezek. Xviii. 29) "Thee, O Jove, no equal judge I deem." (Spenser) "Nor think it equal to answer deliberate reason with sudden heat and noise." (Milton) 5. Of the same interest or concern; indifferent. "They who are not disposed to receive them may let them alone or reject them; it is equal to me." (Cheyne) 6. Intended for voices of one kind only, either all male or all female; opposed to mixed. 7. Exactly agreeing with respect to quantity. Equal temperament. See Temperament. Synonym: Even, equable, uniform, adequate, proportionate, commensurate, fair, just, equitable. Origin: L. Aequalis, fr. Aequus even, equal; akin to Skr. Ka, and perh. To L. Unus for older oinos one, E. One. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Equal

epurates epurating epyllion epyllions ep toxicity Eq eq equabilities equability equable

equableness equablenesses equably Equador laurel equal (current term) equal (current term) equal-area map projection equal-area projection equaled equaling

equalisation equalise equalised equaliser equalisers equalises equalising equalitarian equalitarianism equalitarians

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