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 At the center of the hypothesis is the Riemann zeta function, a gnarly equation involving a sum of infinitely many pieces. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026 For that reason, economists at Citigroup and elsewhere think the Fed's equation could change later this year. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 That’s a part of the equation, but as the quarterback, production impacts leadership. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 Algebraic equations of one form or another were employed as far back as ancient Egypt, but they were organized into a formal system considerably later. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equation

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Noun

That’s a false equivalence a lot of the time.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
There are journalists curious about making the leap, journalists who already made it and want to evangelize, and journalists who are furious at him for making some kind of equivalence between these jobs and journalism.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026

Definition of equivalence

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That simple analogy may be one of the most compelling aspects of EverDye’s approach.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Most of the time, senators exercising this role must rely on gauzy assurances and strained analogies to the candidate’s performance in previous positions.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of analogy

Noun

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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