adjective

1. of the same quantity, size, number, value, degree, intensity, quality, etc.
2. having the same rights, privileges, ability, rank, etc.
3. evenly proportioned; balanced or uniform in effect or operation
4. having the necessary ability, strength, power, capacity, or courage: with to equal to the challenge
5. Archaic fair; just; impartial
6. Archaic smooth and flat; level
7. Archaic equable

Etymology: ME < L aequalis, equal < aequus, level, even, flat

noun

transitive verb equaled e′qualed or equalled e′qualled, equaling e′qual·ing or equalling e′qual·ling

1. to be equal to; match in value, degree, etc.
2. to do or make something equal to to equal a record
3. Archaic to make equal; equalize