having the same quantity, value, or measure as another; on equal terms; all men are equal before the law'

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task; she had adequate training; her training was adequate; she was adequate to the job; he was equal to the task

[ Syn: adequate ]

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

[ Syn: peer , match , compeer ]

be identical or equivalent to; One dollar equals 1, 000 rubles these days!

[ Syn: be ]

be equal to in quality or ability; Nothing can rival cotton for durability; Your performance doesnt even touch that of your colleagues; Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents

[ Syn: touch , rival , match ]

make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; lets equalize the duties among all employees in this office; The company matched the discount policy of its competitors

[ Syn: match , equalize , equalise , equate ]