- Equation is defined as the state of being equal and is often shown as a math expression with equal values on either side, or refers to a problem where many things need to be taken into account.
- An example of an equation is 2+2 = 3+1.
- An example of equation is when you factor in both money and enjoyment for your job in deciding whether to take a new job.
equation definition by Webster's New World
noun
- the act of equating; equalization
- the state of being equated; equality, equivalence, or balance; also, identification or association
- a complex whole: the human equation
- an element in a complex whole
- a statement of equality between two quantities, as shown by the equal sign (=): a quadratic equation
- an expression in which symbols and formulas are used to represent a balanced chemical reaction (Ex.: HSO + 2NaCl = 2HCl + NaSO)
Origin: Middle English equacioun ; from Classical Latin aequatio
Related Forms:
- equational adjective
equation definition by American Heritage Dictionary
noun
- The act or process of equating or of being equated.
- The state of being equal.
- Mathematics A statement asserting the equality of two expressions, usually written as a linear array of symbols that are separated into left and right sides and joined by an equal sign.
- Chemistry A representation of a chemical reaction, usually written as a linear array in which the symbols and quantities of the reactants are separated from those of the products by an equal sign, an arrow, or a set of opposing arrows.
- A complex of variable elements or factors: “The world was full of equations . . . there must be an answer for everything, if only you knew how to set forth the questions” (Anne Tyler).
Related Forms:
- e·quaˈtion·al adjective
- e·quaˈtion·al·ly adverb
equation - Computer Definition
An arithmetic expression that equates one set of conditions to another; for example, A = B + C. In a programming language, assignment statements take the form of an equation. The above example assigns the sum of B and C to the variable A.
equation - Cultural Definition
An expression of equality between two formulas in mathematics. The two formulas are written with an equal sign between them: 2 + 2 = 4 is an equation, as is E = mc2.
equation - Medical Definition
noun
- A statement asserting the equality of two mathematical expressions, usually written as a linear array of symbols that are separated into left and right sides and are joined by an equal sign.
- A representation of a chemical reaction, usually written as a linear array in which the symbols and quantities of the reactants are separated from those of the products by an equal sign, arrow, or set of opposing arrows.
equation - Science Definition
- Mathematics A written statement indicating the equality of two expressions. It consists of a sequence of symbols that is split into left and right sides joined by an equal sign. For example, 2 + 3 + 5 = 10 is an equation.
- Chemistry A written representation of a chemical reaction, in which the symbols and amounts of the reactants are separated from those of the products by an equal sign, arrow, or a set of opposing arrows. For example, Ca(OH)2 + H2SO4 = CaSO4 + 2H2O, is an equation.
