equals

e-quals · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Third person singular present tense of "equal"; is the same as in number or amount.

  2. 2.

    People or things that are equal in status or quality.

  3. 3.

    Is equivalent to in quality, ability, or effect.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    equals sign (=) — the mathematical symbol indicating equality
  • •
    among equals — in a group where everyone has the same status

Related words

Antonyms: differs from
See also: equal, equality, equivalent
Synonyms: amounts to, is equivalent to, matches

Etymology

From Latin aequalis ("equal"), third person singular present indicative form.