Other Definitions
equation (enc)

Equation

Noun1.equation - a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
regression equation, regression of y on x - the equation representing the relation between selected values of one variable (x) and observed values of the other (y); it permits the prediction of the most probable values of y
linear equation - a polynomial equation of the first degree
quadratic, quadratic equation - an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square
biquadratic equation, biquadratic - an equation of the fourth degree
differential equation - an equation containing differentials of a function
simultaneous equations - a set of equations in two or more variables for which there are values that can satisfy all the equations simultaneously
mathematical statement - a statement of a mathematical relation
exponential equation - an equation involving exponential functions of a variable
2.equation - a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best"
status, position - the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life"
tie - equality of score in a contest
3.equation - the act of regarding as equal
equalisation, equalization, leveling - the act of making equal or uniform

 

<< PreviousWord BrowserNext >>
equal area projection
equalisation
equalise
equalised
equaliser
equalitarian
equalitarianism
equality
equality before the law
equality state
equalization
equalize
equalized
equalizer
equalizing dividend
equally
equalness
equals sign
equangular
equanil
equanimity
equanimous
equant
equatability
equate
equating
equator
equatorial
equatorial current
equatorial guinea
equatorial guinea monetary unit
equatorially
equerry
equery
equestrian
equestrian sport
equestrianism
equestrienne
equetus
equetus lanceolatus
equetus pulcher
equi
equiangled
equiangular