"equating" in the noun sense
1. equation, equating
the act of regarding as equal
"equating" in the verb sense
1. compare, liken, equate
consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
"We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"
"You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed"
2. equate, correspond
be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
3. equal, match, equalize, equalise, equate
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
"let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"
"The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"
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