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equation
noun
1 equation
A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.
Roget 30:
compensation,
equation;
commutation;
indemnification;
compromise;
etc.
774
neutralization,
nullification;
counteraction
etc.
179;
reaction;
measure for measure,
retaliation,
etc.
718
equalization;
etc.
27;
robbing Peter to pay Paul.
set-off,
offset;
make-weight,
casting-weight;
counterpoise,
ballast;
indemnity,
equivalent,
quid pro quo;
bribe,
hush money;
amends
etc.
(atonement)
952;
counterbalance,
counterclaim;
cross-debt,
cross-demand.
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Dutch: vergelijking
Polish: równanie
2 equation
A state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced.
synonyms: equality, equivalence, par.
Roget 27:
equality,
parity,
coextension†,
symmetry,
balance,
poise;
evenness,
monotony,
level.
equivalence;
equipollence†,
equipoise,
equilibrium,
equiponderance†;
par,
quits,
a wash;
not a pin to choose;
distinction without a difference,
six of one and half a dozen of the other;
tweedle dee and tweedle dum [Lat.];
identity
etc.
13;
similarity
etc.
17.
equalization,
equation;
equilibration,
co-ordination,
adjustment,
readjustment.
drawn game,
drawn battle;
neck and neck race;
tie,
draw,
standoff,
dead heat.
match,
peer,
compeer,
equal,
mate,
fellow,
brother;
equivalent.
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Dutch: gelijkwaardigheid, equivalent, gelijkheid
Polish: równouprawnienie
3 equation
The act of regarding as equal.
synonym: equating.
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