equivalency

noun

equiv·​a·​len·​cy i-ˈkwi-və-lən(t)-sē 

-ˈkwiv-lən(t)-sē

plural equivalencies

1

: equivalence

2

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

a high school equivalency certificate

Synonyms

• equivalence
• equality

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 on the Web

At first, though, there was little doubt in the North that there was no moral equivalency of cause with the South. —Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Oct. 2025

As at many schools, CAMP at Millersville is also linked with programs that help migrant students earn their high school equivalency diplomas, known as HEP. —Jordan Owens, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025

For adults wanting to change careers, the state offers free services to support preparing for high school equivalency tests and post-secondary education. —Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Sep. 2025

Wilkerson, Wilson said, attended Edison High School in Lake Station and later got her general equivalency diploma through Portage’s adult education program. —Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

equivalency

noun

equiv·​a·​len·​cy i-ˈkwiv(-ə)-lən-sē 

plural equivalencies

: equivalence

Medical Definition

equivalency

noun

equiv·​a·​len·​cy -lən-sē 

plural equivalencies

: equivalence