as in equivalence
the consideration of two or more things as equal
The speech deftly made an equation between the values of self-sacrifice and those of patriotism.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of equation
Centric’s Digital Shelf Analysis (DSA) provides consumer feedback and review insights, which can also factor into the equation.
—
Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 14 May 2025
Still, funding projects and supporting local infrastructure is only part of the equation.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2025
With the Warriors star guard not in the current equation, Minnesota simply has far too much for the Warriors to handle.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
To meet the needs of today’s economy, the value of learning after high school needs to increase on both sides of the equation, with a lower up-front cost leading to a quicker, higher payoff.
—Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for equation
Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 14 May 2025
Still, funding projects and supporting local infrastructure is only part of the equation.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2025
With the Warriors star guard not in the current equation, Minnesota simply has far too much for the Warriors to handle.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
To meet the needs of today’s economy, the value of learning after high school needs to increase on both sides of the equation, with a lower up-front cost leading to a quicker, higher payoff.
—Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for equation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equation
Noun
-
Richter seems to reject the notion of typology altogether, pushing instead the idea of visual equivalence to its limits, exposing how images (regardless of weight or meaning) can be trivialized through repetition.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
-
Trump himself has suggested moral equivalence between the two sides, claiming Ukraine was at fault for provoking the war, that President Zelensky was illegitimate and that the U.S. should recognize Russia’s annexations of Ukrainian territory.—
Eric Green,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Psychological inoculation uses a vaccine analogy where exposing people to a weakened dose of the techniques used to produce falsehoods—and deconstructing and refuting them in advance—can help cultivate greater cognitive immunity to future misinformation.—
Sander van der Linden,
Time,
6 May 2025
-
Driving a Lamborghini through Manhattan at 18 miles an hour in traffic is a waste… or insert your own analogy here.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
-
Substantial equivalency is a simple, common-sense standard.—
David Bloomfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
-
The proficiency test is a five-part state exam held several times a year, or a higher level equivalency test for those not living in Italy.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equation. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share