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equation
noun (STATEMENT) /ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/Definition
C1 [C] a mathematical statement in which you show that two amounts are equal using mathematical symbols: In the equation 3x - 3 = 15, x = 6.Calculations and calculatingAddition, subtraction, multiplication and division › [C] (also chemical equation) a statement containing chemical symbols, used to show the changes that happen during a particular chemical reactionChemistry - general words
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Synonyms and related words:
- average sth out phrasal verb
- axiom noun
- calculation noun (NUMBERS)
- decimal system noun
- equate to sth phrasal verb
- figure verb (NUMBER)
- gauge verb (MEASURE)
- grand total noun
- miscount verb
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- project verb (CALCULATE)
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- reckon sth up phrasal verb
- result noun (ANSWER)
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