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equation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

Forms: equations

equation means: A statement in mathematics showing that two amounts or expressions have the same value.

noun

EQUAL VALUESB1

A statement in mathematics showing that two amounts or expressions have the same value.

  • Solve this equation to find the missing number.
  • We solved three equations in class.
  • Does this equation have more than one solution?

Similar words: equality

Common phrases: solve an equation, linear equation, quadratic equation, simple equation

WHOLE SITUATIONC1

All the things that work together to influence a situation.

  • Money is only part of the equation.
  • Her arrival changed the whole equation.
  • We must include travel time in the equation.

Similar words: situation

Common phrases: part of the equation, political equation, economic equation

TREATING AS EQUALC2

The act of treating two things as the same or closely connected.

  • The equation of money with success is common.
  • He rejected the equation of beauty with goodness.
  • This equation of age with wisdom ignores individual differences.

How to use it: equation of A with B (She challenged the equation of wealth with happiness.)

Similar words: equating, identification

Common phrases: equation of wealth, equation with success

Questions about equation

What does equation mean?

A statement in mathematics showing that two amounts or expressions have the same value.

What is equation in other languages?

Türkçe: denklem · Español: ecuación · Français: équation · Deutsch: Gleichung · Italiano: equazione · 日本語: 方程式

How do you pronounce equation?

It is pronounced /ɪˈkweɪʒən/.

How do you use equation in a sentence?

Solve this equation to find the missing number. We solved three equations in class.

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