equation
noun
equa·tion
i-ˈkwā-zhən 
also -shən
1
2
a
: a usually formal statement of the equality or equivalence of mathematical or logical expressions
b
: an expression representing a chemical reaction quantitatively by means of chemical symbols
Examples of equation in a Sentence
the equation of material wealth with happiness
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Ram Nikhil Dodda, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
That’s 10% down versus 2023, and does not include China in the equation.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
Of course, Bedard’s development is a major part of that equation.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
That would take the potential Chinese threat out of the equation entirely — but only if ByteDance and China agree to it.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equation. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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equation
noun
equa·tion
i-ˈkwā-zhən
also -shən
1
: the act or process of equating : the state of being equated
2
a
: a statement of the equality of two mathematical expressions
b
: an expression involving chemical symbols for a chemical reaction
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