Equate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈkweɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Equate is a verb meaning (transitive) To consider equal or equivalent (to or with).
Meaning
(transitive) To consider equal or equivalent (to or with).
More Meanings
- (transitive, mathematics) To set as equal.
- (programming) A statement in assembly language that defines a symbol having a particular value.
Example Sentences
Coordinate term: correspond
The following equates define the stats byte […]
The first section of the program includes the system equates.
You can learn much about user routines, labels, displacements, equates (EQU) and so on, by modifying this program and observing the results on the screen.
Word Forms
- equates
- equating
- equated
Synonyms for equate
Depending on context, synonyms include correspond, liken, compare.
Antonyms for equate
Common opposites include differentiate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include correspond, liken, compare, equivalent, equal, coincide.
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