1equal 
/ˈi:kwəl/ adjective
/ˈi:kwəl/ adjective 1 a : the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality
▪ an equal number of apples and oranges ▪ officers of equal rank ▪ issues of equal importance = issues that are equal in importance ▪ We divided the profits into three equal shares. ▪ The play combines tragedy and comedy in equal measure/proportions. ▪ The opposing candidate has demanded equal time on television. ▪ “…all men are created equal…” — U.S. Declaration of Independence (1776) ▪ people from different cultures learning to live together on equal terms [=learning to live together as equals] ▪ making it possible for poor children to compete on an equal footing [=in conditions where they have an equal chance] with other children — often + to ▪ In one night he earned an amount equal to an entire month's salary. ▪ issues that are equal in importance to the most serious problems we face
b : having the same mathematical value
▪ The fractions 1⁄2 and 2⁄4 are equal. — often + to ▪ 1⁄2 is equal to 2⁄4. 2 : not changing : the same for each person
▪ providing equal opportunities for children of all races ▪ We need to have equal academic standards for male and female students. ▪ equal rights ▪ (US) an equal opportunity employer = (Brit) an equal opportunities employer [=an employer who does not discriminate against people because of their race, religion, etc.] 3 formal : able to do what is needed — + to ▪ He says that he's equal to the task. [=he's capable of completing the task]
▪ an equal number of apples and oranges ▪ officers of equal rank ▪ issues of equal importance = issues that are equal in importance ▪ We divided the profits into three equal shares. ▪ The play combines tragedy and comedy in equal measure/proportions. ▪ The opposing candidate has demanded equal time on television. ▪ “…all men are created equal…” — U.S. Declaration of Independence (1776) ▪ people from different cultures learning to live together on equal terms [=learning to live together as equals] ▪ making it possible for poor children to compete on an equal footing [=in conditions where they have an equal chance] with other children — often + to ▪ In one night he earned an amount equal to an entire month's salary. ▪ issues that are equal in importance to the most serious problems we face
b : having the same mathematical value
▪ The fractions 1⁄2 and 2⁄4 are equal. — often + to ▪ 1⁄2 is equal to 2⁄4.
▪ providing equal opportunities for children of all races ▪ We need to have equal academic standards for male and female students. ▪ equal rights ▪ (US) an equal opportunity employer = (Brit) an equal opportunities employer [=an employer who does not discriminate against people because of their race, religion, etc.]
all/other things being equal — see thing
