Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - equal
Equal
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adj., n., & v. --adj. 1 (often foll. by to, with) the same in quantity, quality, size, degree, rank, level, etc. 2 evenly balanced (an equal contest). 3 having the same rights or status (human beings are essentially equal). 4 uniform in application or effect. --n. a person or thing equal to another, esp. in rank, status, or characteristic quality (their treatment of the subject has no equal; is the equal of any man). --v.tr. (equalled, equalling; US equaled, equaling) 1 be equal to in number, quality, etc. 2 achieve something that is equal to (an achievement) or to the achievement of (a person). Phrases and idioms be equal to have the ability or resources for. equal opportunity (often in pl.) the opportunity or right to be employed, paid, etc., without discrimination on grounds of sex, race, etc. equal (or equals) sign the symbol =. Etymology: ME f. L aequalis f. aequus even
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I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin a~is, from aequus level, ~ Date: 14th century 1. a. of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another, identical in mathematical value or logical denotation ; equivalent, like in quality, nature, or status, like for each member of a group, class, or society , regarding or affecting all objects in the same way ; impartial, free from extremes: as, tranquil in mind or mood, not showing variation in appearance, structure, or proportion, 4. capable of meeting the requirements of a situation or a task, suitable , see: same II. noun Date: 1573 one that is ~ , an ~ quantity, III. transitive verb (~ed or ~led; ~ing or ~ling) Date: 1590 to be ~ to, ~ize, to make or produce something ~ to ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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