# equals

Pronunciation: say "EE-kwuhlz" /ˈiːkwəlz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of equal. — third-person singular simple present indicative of equal
   - Simple: The form of equal used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.
   - _In this puzzle, three plus four equals seven._
   - _His latest lap time equals the world record._

## Noun

2. Plural of equal. — plural of equal
   - Simple: Plural of equal. Use it for people or things at the same level as each other.
   - _The two scholars debated as equals before the committee._
   - _He refused special treatment and asked to be counted among equals._
3. The symbol =, used to indicate that the two expressions on either side have the same value.
   - Simple: The sign =, used to show that two amounts are the same.
   - _The teacher reminded students to place an equals between the two expressions._
   - _Each equals in the proof marks two quantities as identical._

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