1. (

• equation ,
• equating

) the act of regarding as equal ;

1. (

• compare ,
• liken ,
• equate

) 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" ;

2. (

• equate ,
• correspond ,

) be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics ;

3. (

• equal ,
• match ,
• equalize ,
• equalise ,
• equate

) 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" ;