Equal Definition
ēkwəl
equaled, equaling, equalled, equalling, equals
adjective
Of the same quantity, size, number, value, degree, intensity, quality, etc.
Webster's New World
Being the same or identical to in value.
American Heritage
Having the same rights, privileges, ability, rank, etc.
Webster's New World
Evenly proportioned; balanced or uniform in effect or operation.
Webster's New World
Being the same for all members of a group.
Gave every player an equal chance to win.
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noun
equals
Any thing or person that is equal.
To be the equal of another.
Webster's New World
(law) Abbreviation of equality.
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verb
equaled, equaling, equalled, equals
To be equal to; match in value, degree, etc.
Webster's New World
To do or make something equal to.
To equal a record.
Webster's New World
To make equal; equalize.
Webster's New World
To be equivalent to; to match.
Wiktionary
(informal) To have as its consequence.
Losing this deal equals losing your job.
Might does not equal right.
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Origin of Equal
Middle English from Latin aequālis from aequus even, level
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin aequālis.
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