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English noun: equation

1. equation (communication) a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal


Broader (hypernym)mathematical statement


Narrower (hyponym)biquadratic, biquadratic equation, differential equation, exponential equation, linear equation, quadratic, quadratic equation, regression equation, regression of y on x, simultaneous equations


Domain categorymath, mathematics, maths

2. equation (state) a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced


SamplesOn a par with the best.


Synonymsequality, equivalence, par


Broader (hypernym)position, status


Narrower (hyponym)egalite, egality, tie

3. equation (act) the act of regarding as equal


Synonymsequating


Broader (hypernym)equalisation, equalization, leveling









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