equivalency
Americannoun
plural
equivalenciesnoun
Other Word Forms
- equivalent adjective
- nonequivalency noun
Etymology
Origin of equivalency
From the Medieval Latin word aequivalentia, dating back to 1525–35. See equivalent, -ency
Example Sentences
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I wonder how you approach covering the candidates in a way that gives them a similar amount of screen time but doesn’t distort their records or create a false equivalency?
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024
We’re too busy bowing to false equivalency and prostrating ourselves on the altar of access.
From Salon • Jul. 18, 2024
It equates on the PR equivalency scale with ‘let ’em eat cake.’
From Slate • May 30, 2024
While he read voraciously — mostly history — Adams didn’t learn his times tables until he was 19, so he could pass a high school equivalency exam.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2024
Ann also returned to school and earned her general equivalency degree.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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