equal
equal /ˈiːkwəl/
adjective
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(
)
Having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
(
equal
)
having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
On equal terms
on equal terms
All men are equal before the law
all men are equal before the law
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Having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
(
equal
, adequate
)
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
She had adequate training
she had adequate training
Her training was adequate
her training was adequate
She was adequate to the job
she was adequate to the job
He was equal to the task
he was equal to the task
noun
-
()
A person who is of equal standing with another in a group
(
compeer
, match
, equal
, peer
)
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
The respected peer held great influence in the political landscape.
The respected peer held great influence in the political landscape.
verb
-
()
Be identical or equivalent to
(
equal
, be
)
be identical or equivalent to
One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
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()
Be equal to in quality or ability
(
equal
, touch
, rival
, match
)
be equal to in quality or ability
Nothing can rival cotton for durability
Nothing can rival cotton for durability
Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
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Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
(
equal
, equalise
[British] , equalize
, equate
, match
)
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
Let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office
let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office
The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
