Definitions for equation

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equation e·qua·tion

Spelling: [ih-kwey-zhuh n, -shuh n]

IPA: /ɪˈkweɪ ʒən, -ʃən/

Equation is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 213 anagrams from letters in equation (aeinoqtu).

Definitions for equation

noun

1. the act of equating or making equal; equalization:
2. equally balanced state; equilibrium.
3. Mathematics. an expression or a proposition, often algebraic, asserting the equality of two quantities.
4. Also called chemical equation. Chemistry. a symbolic representation showing the kind and amount of the starting materials and products of a reaction.

Origin of equation

1350-1400; Middle English Latin aequātiōn- (stem of aequātiō) an equalizing. See equate, -ion

Examples for equation

But vibrant industry requires solid infrastructure, which is where the Chinese government enters the equation.

Every time Peter came into the equation her heart arose in his defense.

The extension of the government reserves changed the equation.

But for the other end of the equation I could speak authoritatively.

The equation seemed undisturbed, yet there was something wrong with it.

Sadly, the “small room” part of that equation seems to have been a one-time thing.

“We want to take out those biases, those prejudices, out of the equation, to remove those barriers,” says Halfteck.

An equation expressing these facts will then have much value.

Until that equation tips, individual Republicans may break ranks on gay rights, but the party remains a countercultural bastion.

The “calories in vs. calories out” equation for obtaining a lean physique can make this metric a major focus point.