e·qua·tion ( -kw  zh n, -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·qua tion·al adj.e·qua tion·al·ly adv. |
equation [ɪˈkweɪʒən -ʃən]
n
1. (Mathematics) a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal: it is either an identity in which the variables can assume any value, or a conditional equation in which the variables have only certain values (roots)
2. the act of regarding as equal; equating
3. the act of making equal or balanced; equalization
4. a situation, esp one regarded as having a number of conflicting elements what you want doesn't come into the equation
5. the state of being equal, equivalent, or equally balanced
6. a situation or problem in which a number of factors need to be considered
7. (Chemistry) See chemical equation
| 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. |
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| Noun | 1. |  equation - a mathematical statement that two expressions are equalmath, 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 |
equation
noun equating, match, agreement, balancing, pairing, comparison, parallel, equality, correspondence, likeness, equivalence, equalization the equation between higher spending and higher taxes
Translations
equation [ɪˈkweɪʒən] N
1. (Math) → ecuación f
to enter (into) the equation (fig) → entrar en juego
fairness did not seem to enter into the equation → la justicia no parecía entrar en juego
to enter (into) the equation (fig) → entrar en juego
fairness did not seem to enter into the equation → la justicia no parecía entrar en juego
2. (= linking) the equation of sth with sth → la identificación de algo con algo
equation
n (Math, fig) → Gleichung f; the equation of religion and morality → die Gleichsetzung von Religion mit Moralität; to balance the equation between work and leisure → Arbeit und Freizeit ins rechte Gleichgewicht bringen; that doesn’t even enter the equation → das steht doch überhaupt nicht zur Debatte
equation [ɪˈkweɪʒ/ən] n (Math) → equazione f
equations of motion (Phys) → equazioni del moto
equation [ɪˈkweɪʒ/ən] n (Math) → equazione f
equations of motion (Phys) → equazioni del moto
equations of motion (Phys) → equazioni del moto
equation [ɪˈkweɪʒ/ən] n (Math) → equazione f
equations of motion (Phys) → equazioni del moto
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