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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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
This is where Physical AI changes the equation.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Edtech company Efekta Education is trying to change that equation.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Parasite protection remains a key part of that equation, particularly in regions where fleas and ticks are a concern.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Keep Up With Regular Maintenance A thorough cleaning is only half the equation.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for equation
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Edtech company Efekta Education is trying to change that equation.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Parasite protection remains a key part of that equation, particularly in regions where fleas and ticks are a concern.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Keep Up With Regular Maintenance A thorough cleaning is only half the equation.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for equation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equation
Noun
-
Zermelo developed his other axioms to prove this equivalence.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
-
Translation, too, is a practice of uneven equivalences.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Klemperer also noticed how often Nazi propaganda used sports analogies and superlatives to make its point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
-
The analogy floating around is a burglar who can walk into any building, find every hidden weakness, unlock every door, and empty every safe.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The center currently provides adult education, including English language classes and high school equivalency programs, but residents say that's only a fraction of what's needed.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
-
The Collegiate Consulting study focuses largely on branding and visibility through a metric known as advertising value equivalency (AVE), which measures how much advertising would cost with equivalent exposure.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
