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equal adj 1 the same in size, amount or value, etc. 2 evenly balanced; displaying no advantage or bias. 3 having the same status; having or entitled to the same rights. noun a person or thing of the same age, rank, ability or worth, etc. verb (equalled, equalling) 1 to be the same in amount, value or size, etc as someone or something. 2 to be as good as someone or something; to match. 3 to achieve something which matches (a previous achievement or achiever). equality noun (equalities). equally adverb. equal to something having the necessary ability for it. equal to the occasion fit or able to cope with an emergency or an unexpected situation, etc.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Latin aequalis, from aequus level or equal.