| equal |
adjective |
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., Bearing a suitable relation; of just proportion; having competent power, abilities, or means; adequate; as, he is not equal to the task., Not variable; equable; uniform; even; as, an equal movement., Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to either side; characterized by fairness; unbiased; impartial; equitable; just., Of the same interest or concern; indifferent., Intended for voices of one kind only, either all male or all female; — opposed to mixed., Exactly agreeing with respect to quantity., 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.”, State of being equal; equality., 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., To make equal return to; to recompense fully., To make equal or equal to; to equalize; hence, to compare or regard as equals; to put on equality. |
| equip |
verb t. |
To furnish for service, or against a need or exigency; to fit out; to supply with whatever is necessary to efficient action in any way; to provide with arms or an armament, stores, munitions, rigging, etc.; — said esp. of ships and of troops., To dress up; to array; accouter. |