equation
playSimple Definition of equation
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mathematics : a statement that two expressions are equal (such as 8 + 3 = 11 or 2x – 3 = 7)
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: a complicated situation or issue
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: the act of regarding two things as the same : the act of equating things
Full Definition of equation
1 a : the act or process of equating b (1) : an element affecting a process : factor (2) : a complex of variable factors c : a state of being equated; specifically : a state of close association or identification <bring governmental enterprises and payment for them into immediate equation — R. G. Tugwell>
2 a : a usually formal statement of the equality or equivalence of mathematical or logical expressions b : an expression representing a chemical reaction quantitatively by means of chemical symbols
Examples of equation in a sentence
the equation of material wealth with happiness
14th Century
First Known Use of equation
14th century
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EQUATION Defined for Kids
equation
playDefinition of equation for Students
1 : a statement of the equality of two mathematical expressions
2 : an expression representing a chemical reaction by means of chemical symbols
Medical Dictionary
equation
playMedical Definition of equation
: an expression representing a chemical reaction quantitatively by means of chemical symbols
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