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equation

e·qua·tion [ i kwáy'n, i kwáysh'n ] (plural e·qua·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. mathematics statement of equality: a mathematical statement that two expressions, usually divided by an equal sign, are of the same value

2. situation involving many variable factors: a situation that has two or more variable aspects to be considered
The selling option just does not enter into the equation.

3. act of regarding as equal: the act or process of making things equal or considering them to be equal

4. state of being equal: the state of being the same or equivalent
bring the balance of power into equation

5. chemistry representation of chemical reaction: a written representation of the reactants and products in a chemical reaction


e·qua·tion·al adjective
e·qua·tion·al·ly adverb
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