equal

1. a. Agreeing in quantity, size, quality, degree, value, etc.; having the same magnitude, the same value, the same degree, etc.; -- applied to number, degree, quantity, and intensity, and to any subject which admits of them; neither inferior nor superior, greater nor less, better nor worse; corresponding; alike; as, equal quantities of land, water, etc. ; houses of equal size; persons of equal stature or talents; commodities of equal value. Source: opted

2. a. Bearing a suitable relation; of just proportion; having competent power, abilities, or means; adequate; as, he is not equal to the task. Source: opted

3. a. Not variable; equable; uniform; even; as, an equal movement. Source: opted

4. a. Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to either side; characterized by fairness; unbiased; impartial; equitable; just. Source: opted

5. a. Of the same interest or concern; indifferent. Source: opted

6. a. Intended for voices of one kind only, either all male or all female; -- opposed to mixed. Source: opted

7. a. Exactly agreeing with respect to quantity. Source: opted

8. n. One not inferior or superior to another; one having the same or a similar age, rank, station, office, talents, strength, or other quality or condition; an equal quantity or number; as, "If equals be taken from equals the remainders are equal." Source: opted

9. n. State of being equal; equality. Source: opted

10. v. t. To be or become equal to; to have the same quantity, the same value, the same degree or rank, or the like, with; to be commen/urate with. Source: opted

11. v. t. To make equal return to; to recompense fully. Source: opted

12. v. t. To make equal or equal to; to equalize; hence, to compare or regard as equals; to put on equality. Source: opted

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