Equal (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She had equal qualifications and experience to take on the new role.
- He was equal to the task of managing the project on his own.
- Her language skills made her equal to the demands of the international position.
- The job applicant's impressive resume showed she was equal to the high-profile job.
- The team leader considered the new member equal to the task and assigned him to lead the next project.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Having the same quantity, value, or measure as another; "on equal terms"; "all men are equal before the law".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The two teams were equal in strength and skill, making it a close competition.
- The new employee was paid an equal salary to her colleagues who had the same job title.
- All men are equal before the law, regardless of their social status or wealth.
- The company prided itself on having an equal opportunities policy to ensure fair hiring practices.
- The two siblings had an equal say in the decision-making process for the family business.