equate (Meaning)
equate (v)
consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
equate (v. t.)
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.
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equate Sentence Examples
- We cannot equate intelligence with academic achievement alone.
- She equates long walks with good health.
- It is illogical to equate beauty with physical appearance.
- The coach equated the team's success to their hard work and dedication.
- Jane Austen's novels often equate marriage with social status.
- The scientist equated the observed phenomenon to a known physical law.
- The philosopher equated the search for knowledge with the pursuit of happiness.
- The economist equated inflation with a rise in the general price level.
- The musician equated the different notes on the scale to various emotions.
- The engineer equated the force applied to an object with its acceleration.
FAQs About the word equate
consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous, be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics, make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matchingTo make equal; t
compare, liken, correlate, connect,identify, relate, associate, link, categorize,classify
distinguish, separate, differentiate, differentiate, discriminate, separate, discriminate, distinguish,discern, discern
We cannot equate intelligence with academic achievement alone.
She equates long walks with good health.
It is illogical to equate beauty with physical appearance.
The coach equated the team's success to their hard work and dedication.
