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1. A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
    
2. A state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
   - equality, equivalence, par
    
3. The act of regarding as equal
   - equating

Derived forms: equations

See also: equate

Type of: equalisation [Brit], equalization, leveling [US], levelling [Brit, Cdn], mathematical statement, position, status

Encyclopedia: Equation