equivalency

noun equiv·a·len·cy \ i-ˈkwiv-lən(t)-sē , -ˈkwi-və- \

|Updated on: 15 Jun 2018

Examples: equivalency in a Sentence

Definition of equivalency

plural equivalencies

1 : equivalence

2 : a level of achievement equivalent to completion of an educational or training program

a high school equivalency certificate

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Examples of equivalency in a Sentence

as long as there's a rough equivalency in the armaments of the two countries, neither is likely to attack the other

Recent Examples of equivalency from the Web

The two-year program hires, trains and mentors sometimes-troubled individuals seeking credentials in building maintenance as well as their high school equivalency certificates.

— susan stocker, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Rehab at historic New River Inn helps apprentices rebuild their lives," 8 June 2018
Using tolerance itself as a basis to countenance the spread of limitations on that tolerance amounts to a flawed equivalency in this case, a rhetorical snake choking on its tail.

— rena gross, Billboard, "'The Handmaid's Tale': Season 2, Episode 6 Recap - 12 Haunting Moments From 'First Blood'," 23 May 2018
Without those samples, generic drug makers cannot perform bio-equivalency testing necessary for regulatory approval.

— beth mole, Ars Technica, "FDA has named names of pharma companies blocking cheaper generics [Updated]," 17 May 2018
CoreCivic says about 10,000 people in its facilities have obtained high school equivalency diplomas in the past five years, reflecting the company’s efforts to improve the ability of inmates to re-enter society.

— timothy williams and richard a. oppel jr., New York Times, "Escapes, Riots and Beatings. But States Can’t Seem to Ditch Private Prisons.," 10 Apr. 2018
In a number of states, including Louisiana, adult education — which ranges from basic literacy to vocational training to high-school equivalency testing — is lumped with technical and community colleges, separate from the K-12 system.

— the hechinger report, NOLA.com, "High schools in New Orleans try a new way to keep at-risk kids from dropping out," 5 Mar. 2018
Baseball is an equivalency sport, meaning it is awarded the equivalent of a certain number of scholarships each season.

— zach osterman, Indianapolis Star, "After years of struggle, IU transforms itself into a baseball powerhouse," 8 Apr. 2018
Much of adult education focuses on helping dropouts get a Graduate Equivalency Degree (G.E.D.), or high school equivalency credential, but research has shown that G.E.D. holders generally earn only as much as high school dropouts.

— alina tugend, New York Times, "Goodwill Working to Help Dropouts," 5 Apr. 2018
The high school equivalency classes are free and students are eligible for up to 60 percent off the cost of the tests.

— chicagotribune.com, "City Colleges of Chicago offers educational growth opportunities for all," 27 Mar. 2018

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