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noun
A statement in assembly language that defines a symbol having a particular value.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To consider equal or equivalent (to or with).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To set as equal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: mathematics, sciences
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verb
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: equal, match, equalize, equalise
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change, alter, modify
Narrower terms: homologize, homologise, homogenize, homogenise, tie, draw
verb
consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: compare, liken
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: study, consider
verb
be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: correspond
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: equal, be
History
From Middle English equaten, from Latin aequātus, perfect passive participle of aequō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
