equal to

1. Adequate or fit in ability or extent, as in I'm not sure I'm equal to the task. [Late 1600s] Also see feel up to; up to.

Example Sentences

“But we had a big record deal — I think if you quantify for inflation, it’s equal to something like $300 million today,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

On the question of stick-fighting, he said this was part of Zulu culture but those fighting had to be equals and "I'm not equal to the king".

From BBC

Most of Scotland's councils pay the grant to people on universal credit who earn a salary from employment of less than £850 a month - roughly equal to 16 hours a week at minimum wage.

From BBC

The ministry noted that this amount was equal to about one-fifth of China’s annual urban water supply.

From Los Angeles Times

Most people are entitled to the tuition fee element, which is equal to the annual cost of their course.

From BBC

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