equation

1. A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal (synset 106682609)
   referred to in: math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
   is a type of: mathematical statement - a statement of a mathematical relation
   subtypes:

   • regression equation, regression of y on x - the equation representing the relation between selected values of one variable (x) and observed values of the other (y); it permits the prediction of the most probable values of y
   • linear equation - a polynomial equation of the first degree
   • quadratic, quadratic equation - an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square
   • biquadratic, biquadratic equation - an equation of the fourth degree
   • differential equation - an equation containing differentials of a function
   • simultaneous equations - a set of equations in two or more variables for which there are values that can satisfy all the equations simultaneously
   • exponential equation - an equation involving exponential functions of a variable
2. A state of being essentially equal or equivalent;
   Equally balanced (synset 113969940)
   "on a par with the best"
   is a type of: position, status - the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
   subtypes:

   • egalite, egality - social and political equality
   • tie - equality of score in a contest
   same as: equality, equivalence, par
3. The act of regarding as equal (synset 100186156)
   is a type of: equalisation, equalization, leveling - the act of making equal or uniform
   same as: equating

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