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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 category	math, mathematics, maths

2.	equation (state) a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
		Samples	On a par with the best.
		Synonyms	equality, equivalence, par
		Broader (hypernym)	position, status
		Narrower (hyponym)	egalite, egality, tie

3.	equation (act) the act of regarding as equal
		Synonyms	equating
		Broader (hypernym)	equalisation, equalization, leveling

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