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equal

equal

104 2.8
Able to deal with a difficult task or challenge
  • adjective
  • /ˈiːkwəl/
translation icon : estar a la altura de
  • The Hispanic Festival space was divided into four equal-sized areas or quadrants.

Examples

  • "In this role, the teacher is an equal partner with the child in learning.

    Academic text (1999)
  • As the Hispanic population grows in this country, so do concerns about equal treatment in the justice system.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Parents and teachers each received equal stipends for their participation in the project.

    Academic text (1999)
  • It was the largest charitable empire the world had ever known -- an accomplishment equal to that of any Rockefeller or Vanderbilt.

  • She found several candidates who were equal to the challenge of leading the project.

  • The team members were equal in their skills, allowing for a balanced competition.

  • He believes that everyone should be treated as equal participants in the discussion.

Synonyms

equal to
vsequal
69 2.8

Having the skill or strength to do a task

is aimed at meeting a particular challenge or task

Antonyms

118 4.4

Not enough or not good enough to do what is needed

3 4.0

Not having the ability or resources to do something

Idioms

69 2.8

Having the skill or strength to do a task

Compounds

The idea that everyone should have the same chance for jobs, school, or promotion whatever their background

Right for every person to receive the same treatment under the law

A company that hires people no matter their race, religion, gender or age

equal opportunity
  • Specialized
1 7.2

A rule that a computer system correctly chooses people who should have a positive result equally across groups

equal sign
  • Specialized
1 1.0

The symbol '=' shows two values are the same

equal temperament
  • Specialized
8.4

A way of tuning that divides the octave into twelve equal steps so every key sounds similar

7.9

A way of drawing the world on a flat map that keeps areas the correct size

equal-area projection
  • Specialized
7.7

A way of making a flat map that keeps each place's area the same as on the globe

law of equal areas
  • Specialized
9.5

A rule that a line from a planet to the sun covers equal areas in equal times

How Able

expert
3 3.5
capable
945 1.4
equal
104 2.8
adequate
234 2.7
inadequate
118 4.4
unable
809 1.0

Surface Forms

equal positive
equaler comparative
equalest superlative

Etymology

Equal comes from the Latin root aequus, which means 'level' or 'even'. A helpful image is being 'level with' a challenge: if you are equal to it, you have the strength or skill you need.