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equations

equations is the plural of equation.

Meaning of equation

Noun

equation (plural equations)

  1. The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).
    • We need to bring the balance of power into equation
  2. An assertion that two expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions separated by an equal sign; in mathematical problems, equations describe various essential aspects of the problem, each of which contributes to the resolution of the problem in part.
  3. A small correction to observed values to remove the effects of systematic errors in an observation.

Phrases with equations

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Questions about equations

What is equations the plural of?
Equations is the plural of equation.

Words near equations in the dictionary

  1. equationally
  2. equationism
  3. equationist
  4. equationists
  5. equationlike
  6. equations
  7. equations of motion
  8. equations of time
  9. equative
  10. equative case
  11. equative degree

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