Definitions for equate
ɪˈkweɪtequate

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1. compare, liken, equateverb

   consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

   "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"; "You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed"

2. equate, correspondverb

   be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics

3. equal, match, equalize, equalise, equateverb

   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"

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1. equateverb

   To consider equal, to state as being equivalent.

2. Etymology: From aequātus, past participle of aequō.

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1. equate

   Equate generally means to consider or deem to be equal, identical, or equivalent to something or someone else. It involves making a connection or comparison based on similarities or shared qualities, often in the process of problem solving or drawing conclusions.

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1. Equateverb

   to make equal; to reduce to an average; to make such an allowance or correction in as will reduce to a common standard of comparison; to reduce to mean time or motion; as, to equate payments; to equate lines of railroad for grades or curves; equated distances

2. Etymology: [L. aequatus, p. p. of aequare to make level or equal, fr. aequus level, equal. See Equal.]

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1. Equate

   Equate is a board game made by Conceptual Math Media where players score points by forming equations on a 19x19 game board. Equations appear across and down in a crossword fashion and must be mathematically correct. It is similar to Scrabble except players use digits and mathematical operators instead of letters.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of equate in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of equate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of equate in a Sentence

1. Eric Hoffer:

   One might equate growing up with a mistrust of words. A mature person trusts his eyes more than his ears. Irrationality often manifests itself in upholding the word against the evidence of the eyes. Children, savages and true believers remember far less what they have seen than what they have heard.

2. Christine Coleman:

   No. We teach our children to make good choices. So you need to teach them to make good choices with social media. i equate it to those conversations about sex.

3. Advocate General:

   Fixing the ratio of variable remuneration to basic salaries does not equate to a 'cap on bankers bonuses', or fixing the level of pay, because there is no limit imposed on the basic salaries that the bonuses are pegged against.

4. Henry Steele:

   Men in authority will always think that criticism of their policies is dangerous. They will always equate their policies with patriotism, and find criticism subversive.

5. Matt Orstein:

   It's a farce of the highest level, i would equate it to something like 'Airplane!' or 'Hot Shots!' you know. I mean it's funny but it's definitely nothing that could topple a monarchy.

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