Associations to the word «Equate»

Wiktionary

EQUATE, verb. To consider equal, to state as being equivalent.
EQUATE, verb. (mathematics) To set as equal.

Dictionary definition

EQUATE, verb. Consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"; "You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed".
EQUATE, verb. Be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics.
EQUATE, verb. Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors".

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.