equation

e·qua·tion

noun

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.

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equation

the act of equating; equalization
the state of being equated; equality, equivalence, or balance; also, identification or association
1. a complex whole: the human equation
2. 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 of equation

Middle English equacioun from Classical Latin aequatio

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equation

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 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 )

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e·qua′tion·al
adjective

e·qua′tion·al·ly
adverb

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Noun

(plural equations)

(mathematics) An assertion that two expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions separated by an equal sign; from which one is to determine a particular quantity.
(astronomy) A small correction to observed values to remove the effects of systematic errors in an observation.

Origin

From Old French, from Latin aequātiō (“an equalizing”).

See also: équation

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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.

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