equate
verb (used with object)
to regard, treat, or represent as equivalent.
equating
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present participleof equate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The couple pay an interest rate of 5.89%, fixed for five years, equating to monthly repayments of £1,400 - about the same as what they paid to rent a one-bed flat before.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Awards voters typically don’t appreciate nuanced acting, too often equating “best” with “most.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
In some cases that means they can complete a complex task using fewer tokens, equating to a lower total cost.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The latest official figures show more than one million young people are Neet - the highest level in more than 12 years and equating to roughly one in eight young people.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Thinking maybe Albany was unnecessarily equating me with the devil, I sent a signed copy to the commissioner of corrections, which he acknowledged with a curt note; I never' heard from him again.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
