equal

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   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. 2adjective

   Bearing a suitable relation; of just proportion; having competent power, abilities, or means; adequate; as, he is not equal to the task.

3. 3adjective

   Not variable; equable; uniform; even; as, an equal movement.

4. 4adjective

   Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to either side; characterized by fairness; unbiased; impartial; equitable; just.

5. 5adjective

   Of the same interest or concern; indifferent.

6. 6adjective

   Intended for voices of one kind only, either all male or all female; -- opposed to mixed.

7. 7adjective

   Exactly agreeing with respect to quantity.

8. 8noun

   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."

9. 9noun

   State of being equal; equality.

10. 10transitive verb

    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.

11. 11transitive verb

    To make equal return to; to recompense fully.

12. 12transitive verb

    To make equal or equal to; to equalize; hence, to compare or regard as equals; to put on equality.

13. 13noun

    a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

    Synonyms

    compeermatchpeer
14. 14verb

    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

    equaliseequalizeequatematch
15. 15verb

    be identical or equivalent to

    "One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!"

    Synonyms

    be
16. 16verb

    be equal to in quality or ability

    "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"

    "Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues"

    Synonyms

    matchrivaltouch
17. 17adjective

    having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

    "she had adequate training"

    "her training was adequate"

    Synonyms

    adequate
18. 18adjective

    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another

    "on equal terms"

    "all men are equal before the law"