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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke