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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope