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equal
adjective
noun
verb
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
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ˈiːkwəl
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adjective
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
“she had adequate training”
adjective
having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
“on equal terms”
noun
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
verb
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
“let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office”
verb
be identical or equivalent to
“One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!”
verb
be equal to in quality or ability
“Nothing can rival cotton for durability”
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she had adequate training
her training was adequate
she was adequate to the job
he was equal to the task
on equal terms
all men are equal before the law
let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office
The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
Nothing can rival cotton for durability
Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
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