equal
/ˈikwʌl/
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Definitions
Adjective
having the same quantity, value, or measure as another; "on equal terms"; "all men are equal before the law"
Adjective
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task; "she had adequate training"; "her training was adequate"; "she was adequate to the job"; "he was equal to the task"
Noun
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Verb
be identical or equivalent to; "One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!"
Verb
be equal to in quality or ability; "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"; "Your performance doesn''t even touch that of your colleagues"; "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents"
Verb
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let''s equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"