equation

Plural: equations

Noun

• A statement that two expressions are equal, usually with an equals sign.
• a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
• a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
• the act of regarding as equal
• The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).
• An assertion that two expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions separated by an equal sign; in mathematical problems, equations describe various essential aspects of the problem, each of which contributes to the resolution of the problem in part.
• A small correction to observed values to remove the effects of systematic errors in an observation.

Examples

• Solving the board’s complex equation of available letters and bonus squares was her specialty.
• We need to bring the balance of power into equation

Synonyms

equality, equating, equivalence, par

Related Words

equality, equational, identity, inequality, inequation