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Meaning Of Equal
a.
Agreeing in quantity, size, quality, degree, value, etc.;
having the same magnitude, the same value, the same degree, etc.; --
applied to number, degree, quantity, and intensity, and to any subject
which admits of them; neither inferior nor superior, greater nor less,
better nor worse; corresponding; alike; as, equal quantities of land,
water, etc. ; houses of equal size; persons of equal stature or
talents; commodities of equal value.
a.
Bearing a suitable relation; of just proportion; having
competent power, abilities, or means; adequate; as, he is not equal to
the task.
a.
Not variable; equable; uniform; even; as, an equal movement.
a.
Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to either side;
characterized by fairness; unbiased; impartial; equitable; just.
a.
Of the same interest or concern; indifferent.
a.
Intended for voices of one kind only, either all male or all
female; -- opposed to mixed.
a.
Exactly agreeing with respect to quantity.
n.
One not inferior or superior to another; one having the same
or a similar age, rank, station, office, talents, strength, or other
quality or condition; an equal quantity or number; as, "If equals be
taken from equals the remainders are equal."
n.
State of being equal; equality.
v. t.
To be or become equal to; to have the same quantity, the
same value, the same degree or rank, or the like, with; to be
commen/urate with.
v. t.
To make equal return to; to recompense fully.
v. t.
To make equal or equal to; to equalize; hence, to compare
or regard as equals; to put on equality.