equal
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(a) having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
- on equal terms
- all men are equal before the law
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(a) having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
- she had adequate training
- her training was adequate
- she was adequate to the job
- he was equal to the task
Nouns
Verbs
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(v) be identical or equivalent to
- One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
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(v) be equal to in quality or ability
- Nothing can rival cotton for durability
- Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
- Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
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(v) make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
- let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office
- The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
Synonyms
compeer peer match be rival touch adequate equalise equalize equateAntonyms
differ unequal inadequateSee also
commensurate comparable same satisfactoryWords of close approximity
equal-area map projection
equal-area projection
equalisation
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equaliser
equalitarian
equalitarianism
equality
equality before the law
Equality State
equalization
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equalizing dividend
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equal opportunity
equal protection of the laws
equal sign
equal temperament
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