equivalence

noun

i-ˈkwi-və-lən(t)s How to pronounce equivalence (audio)
Definition of equivalencenext
as in equivalency
the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality moviegoers who mistakenly believe that there is an equivalence between the personality of an actor and that of his character

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Recent Examples of equivalence Although there is no moral equivalence between the two, both are manifestations of the same problem. — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026 That’s a false equivalence a lot of the time. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 17 June 2026 There are journalists curious about making the leap, journalists who already made it and want to evangelize, and journalists who are furious at him for making some kind of equivalence between these jobs and journalism. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026 There can be no false equivalence in this unprecedented abdication of checks and balances. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for equivalence
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  1. equivalency
  2. equality
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  • After the birth of her son, Jorjiana passed her high school equivalency exam and took jobs bussing tables or working in fast food.
    — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The measure also prohibits undocumented students from enrolling in adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges, which help prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of equivalency
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  • The National Organization for Women (NOW) called upon women nationwide to strike for equality on that day.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Egyptians’ support for gender equality and expressive individualism also increased, albeit more modestly.
    — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Equivalence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equivalence. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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