Слово англійською: equal

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Переклад equal українською: рі́вний (ша́нси), одна́ковий, рі́вний (таки́й са́мий), одна́ковий, рівнопра́вний, дорі́внювати чо́му

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equal

adjective
/ˈiːkwəl/
  1. the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as something else
    • There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class.
    • Each side will put in an equal amount of money.
    • Cut it into four equal parts.
    • equal in something The two countries are roughly equal in size.
    • equal to somebody/something One ounce is equal to 28.3 grams.
    • An area of forest equal to the size of Wales has been destroyed.
    • legislation to put Gaelic on an equal footing with English
    • The decision has attracted both praise and criticism in equal measure (= to the same degree).
    You can use exactly, precisely, approximately, etc. with equal in this meaning.
  2. having the same rights or being treated the same as other people, without differences such as race, religion or sex being considered
    • I believe everyone is born equal.
    • a society where women and men are equal partners
    You can use more with equal in this meaning.
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    • bias
    • discriminate
    • equal
    • feminism
    • homophobia
    • human right
    • marginalize
    • persecute
    • race
    • society
  3. [usually before noun] giving people the same rights and opportunities, without differences such as race, religion or sex being considered
    • equal rights/pay
    • the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances)
    • The US constitution guarantees equal protection under the law.
    • The charity's mission is to help provide equal access to education.
    • the principles of equal treatment and non-discrimination
  4. equal to something (formal) having the necessary strength, courage and ability to deal with something successfully
    • I hope that he proves equal to the challenge.
  5. see also equally
    Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin aequalis, from aequus ‘even, level, equal’.
Idioms
all/other things being equal
  1. if the conditions stay the same; if other conditions are the same
    • All things being equal, we should finish the job tomorrow.
    • All other things being equal, the bigger fighter should win.
on equal terms (with somebody)
  1. having the same advantages and disadvantages as somebody else
    • Can our industry compete on equal terms with its overseas rivals?
some (people, members, etc.) are more equal than others
  1. (saying) although the members of a society, group, etc. appear to be equal, some, in fact, get better treatment than others
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