Equal meaning
Having the same quantity, measure, or value as another.
adjective
Being the same or identical to in value.
adjective
Having the same privileges, status, or rights.
Citizens equal before the law.
adjective
Being the same for all members of a group.
Gave every player an equal chance to win.
adjective
The definition of equal is someone or something with the same quantity or value, or someone having the same rights as another.
An example of equal is one cup being the same as eight ounces.
An example of equal is women getting the same pay as men for the same work.
adjective
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Having the requisite qualities, such as strength or ability, for a task or situation.
adjective
Similar to or the same as another, as in ability.
As the playoffs began, the teams were considered roughly equal.
adjective
One that is equal to another.
These two models are equals in computing power.
noun
To be equal to, especially in value.
verb
To do, make, or produce something equal to.
Equaled the world record in the mile run.
verb
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Of the same quantity, size, number, value, degree, intensity, quality, etc.
adjective
Having the same rights, privileges, ability, rank, etc.
adjective
Evenly proportioned; balanced or uniform in effect or operation.
adjective
Having the necessary ability, strength, power, capacity, or courage.
Equal to the challenge.
adjective
Fair; just; impartial.
adjective
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Smooth and flat; level.
adjective
Equable.
adjective
Any thing or person that is equal.
To be the equal of another.
noun
To be equal to; match in value, degree, etc.
verb
To do or make something equal to.
To equal a record.
verb
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To make equal; equalize.
verb
(not comparable) The same in all respects.
Equal conditions should produce equal results.
adjective
(mathematics, not comparable) Exactly identical, having the same value.
All right angles are equal.
adjective
Bible, Ezekiel xviii. 29
Are not my ways equal?
adjective
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Spenser.
Thee, O Jove, no equal judge I deem.
adjective
(mathematics) To be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to.
Two plus two equals four.
verb
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(informal) To have as its consequence.
Losing this deal equals losing your job.
Might does not equal right.
verb
A person or thing of equal status to others.
We're all equals here.
This beer has no equal.
noun
Origin of equal
Middle English from Latin aequālis from aequus even, level