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Definition equal in British English

equal verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈiːkwəl/
1

to be the same in value or amount as something else

Example

Five plus three equals eight.

Example

This is the point where total cost equals total revenue.

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1.1

to have the same effect or result as something

Example

Increased population equals increased demand.

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2

to achieve the same standard or level of ability as someone else

Example

He did everything with a style that I have never seen equalled.

Example

She equalled the record with a time of 27.69 seconds.

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2.1

to be as good or large as something else

Example

His personal vanity was equalled only by his fear of failure.

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Definition equal in British English