EQUATION Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

equation

noun

Definition of equation

as in equivalence

the consideration of two or more things as equal The speech deftly made an equation between the values of self-sacrifice and those of patriotism.

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Recent Examples of equation Northrop Grumman believes diamond could change that equation. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 Suzuki spent 16 years as a major league player, on the other side of that equation. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026 For Xénia Maingot of Eaux Vives Productions, who has worked with Scandinavian partners for more than two decades, the equation ultimately goes beyond financing. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Having access to enough money to fund the settlement offers is another important part of the equation. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equation

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Although there is no moral equivalence between the two, both are manifestations of the same problem.

— Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
That’s a false equivalence a lot of the time.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 17 June 2026

Definition of equivalence

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The analogy isn’t all that persuasive at the level of ownership.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Astronomers are finding that in between the brightest stars, the 'tallest skyscrapers' in the above analogy, there are much fainter stars analogous to smaller buildings.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of analogy

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The measure also prohibits undocumented students from enrolling in adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges, which help prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
There’s an equivalency with Platner, and some of it has to do with a populist style of politics.

— Nicholas Jacobs, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

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