Dictionary definition · equal
noun
- a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
verb
- be identical or equivalent to"One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!"
- be equal to in quality or ability"Nothing can rival cotton for durability"
- make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching"let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"
adjective
- having the same quantity, value, or measure as another"on equal terms"
- having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task"she had adequate training"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).