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e·qua·tion  (-kwzhn, -shn)
n.
1. The act or process of equating or of being equated.
2. The state of being equal.
3. Mathematics A statement asserting the equality of two expressions, usually written as a linear array of symbols that are separated into left and right sides and joined by an equal sign.
4. Chemistry A representation of a chemical reaction, usually written as a linear array in which the symbols and quantities of the reactants are separated from those of the products by an equal sign, an arrow, or a set of opposing arrows.
5. A complex of variable elements or factors: "The world was full of equations . . . there must be an answer for everything, if only you knew how to set forth the questions" Anne Tyler.

e·quation·al adj.
e·quation·al·ly adv.

equation
Noun
1. a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
2. a situation or problem in which a number of different factors need to be considered: this plan leaves human nature out of the equation
3. the act of equating
4. Chem a representation of a chemical reaction using symbols of the elements

equation  (-kwzhn)
1. Mathematics A written statement indicating the equality of two expressions. It consists of a sequence of symbols that is split into left and right sides joined by an equal sign. For example, 2 + 3 + 5 = 10 is an equation.
2. Chemistry A written representation of a chemical reaction, in which the symbols and amounts of the reactants are separated from those of the products by an equal sign, arrow, or a set of opposing arrows. For example, Ca(OH)2 + H2SO4 = CaSO4 + 2H2O, is an equation.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.equationequation - a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
regression equation, regression of y on x - the equation representing the relation between selected values of one variable (x) and observed values of the other (y); it permits the prediction of the most probable values of y
linear equation - a polynomial equation of the first degree
quadratic, quadratic equation - an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square
biquadratic equation, biquadratic - an equation of the fourth degree
differential equation - an equation containing differentials of a function
simultaneous equations - a set of equations in two or more variables for which there are values that can satisfy all the equations simultaneously
mathematical statement - a statement of a mathematical relation
exponential equation - an equation involving exponential functions of a variable
2.equation - a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best"
status, position - the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life"
egalite, egality - social and political equality; "egality represents an extreme leveling of society"
tie - equality of score in a contest
3.equation - the act of regarding as equal
equalisation, equalization, leveling - the act of making equal or uniform

equation
Translations

equation [ɪˈkweɪʒən] n (MATH) → ecuación f
equation [ɪˈkweɪʃən] n (Math) → équation f
equation [ɪˈkweɪʃən] equate nGleichung f
equation [ɪˈkweɪʃən] n (MATH) → equazione f


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