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e•qual
Pronunciation: (ē'kwul), [key]
—adj., n., v., e•qualed, e•qual•ing or (esp. Brit.) e•qualled, e•qual•ling.
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adj.
1. as great as; the same as (often fol. by
to or
with):
The velocity of sound is not equal to that of light.
2. like or alike in quantity, degree, value, etc.; of the same rank, ability, merit, etc.:
two students of equal brilliance.
3. evenly proportioned or balanced:
an equal contest.
4. uniform in operation or effect:
equal laws.
5. adequate or sufficient in quantity or degree:
The supply is equal to the demand.
6. having adequate powers, ability, or means:
He was equal to the task.
7. level, as a plain.
8. tranquil or undisturbed:
to confront death with an equal mind.
9. impartial or equitable.
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n.
a person or thing that is equal.
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v.t.
1. to be or become equal to; meet or match:
So far the rate of production doesn't equal the demand. If A equals B and B equals C, then A equals C.
2. to make or do something equal to:
No matter how he tries, he can't equal his brother's achievements.
3. Archaic.to make equal; equalize.
4. Obs.to recompense fully.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
