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equate.

To consider equal or equivalent (to or with).

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɪˈkweɪt/UK
  1. To consider equal or equivalent (to or with).

    transitive
  2. To set as equal.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From Middle English equaten, from Latin aequātus, perfect passive participle of aequō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

noun/ɪˈkweɪt/UK
  1. A statement in assembly language that defines a symbol having a particular value.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English equaten, from Latin aequātus, perfect passive participle of aequō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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