Equal (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be equal to in quality or ability; "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"; "Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues"; "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Their outstanding customer service equals that of some of the top companies in the industry.
- His exceptional leadership qualities equaled those of the founding members of the organization.
- Their team of highly skilled engineers equals any other leading technology firm worldwide.
- Her level of artistic expertise equaled that of the professionals who taught her.
- The dedication of the nurses equals that of their doctors in delivering excellent care.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The teacher tried to equal the opportunity for students from different backgrounds by offering scholarships and tutorials.
- The software helps to equal the audio levels in the video to create a more uniform sound.
- Engineers worked to equal the pressure on both sides of the pipe to prevent any damage.
- The company's insurance policy is designed to equal the needs of employees with varying levels of health risks.
- The university adjusted its admission requirements to equal those of other institutions to ensure competitiveness.
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Meaning 3
Be identical or equivalent to; "One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The cost of gas almost equals the cost of diesel fuel now that prices have risen.
- One kilogram equals 1,000 grams.
- One degree Celsius equals 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit when converting to the Fahrenheit scale.
- One teaspoon of baking powder usually equals one and a half teaspoons of baking soda.
- A single Japanese yen equals 0.01 US dollars at the current exchange rates