English noun: equation |
1. | equation (communication) a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal |
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| Broader (hypernym) | mathematical statement |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | biquadratic, biquadratic equation, differential equation, exponential equation, linear equation, quadratic, quadratic equation, regression equation, regression of y on x, simultaneous equations |
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| Domain category | math, mathematics, maths |
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2. | equation (state) a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced |
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| Samples | On a par with the best.
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| Synonyms | equality, equivalence, par |
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| Broader (hypernym) | position, status |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | egalite, egality, tie |
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3. | equation (act) the act of regarding as equal |
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| Synonyms | equating |
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| Broader (hypernym) | equalisation, equalization, leveling |
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