identical in size, quantity, degree, intensity, etc; the same (as)
2.
having identical privileges, rights, status, etc
everyone is equal before the law
3.
having uniform effect or application
equal opportunities
4.
evenly balanced or proportioned
the game was equal between the teams
5. (usually foll by to)
having the necessary or adequate strength, ability, means, etc (for)
to be equal to one's work
6. another word for equivalent (sense 3a)
noun
7.
a person or thing equal to another, esp in merit, ability, etc
he has no equal when it comes to boxing
verbWord forms: equals, equalling, equalledWord forms: USequals, equaling or equaled
8. (transitive)
to be equal to; correspond to; match
my offer equals his
9. (intransitive; usually foll byout)
to become equal or level
10. (transitive)
to make, perform, or do something equal to
to equal the world record
11. (transitive) archaic
to make equal
▶ USAGE The use of more equal as in from now on their relationship will be a more equal one is acceptable in modern English usage. Equally is preferred to equally as in sentences such as reassuring the victims is equally important. Just as is preferred to equally as in sentences such as their surprise was just as great as his
Derived forms
equally (ˈequally)
adverb
Word origin
C14: from Latin aequālis, from aequus level, of obscure origin
Examples of 'equalled' in a sentence
equalled
You had to marvel at the man's genius; the advert in NME said, `Often copied, never equalled ,' which was absolutely spot-on.
David Cavanagh MUSIC FOR BOYS (2003)
He equalled his career best by hitting 49 out of a possible 56 fairways.
The Sun (2009)
That equalled a previous series high for the study, which began in 1999.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Engaging, competent lecturers are equalled in number by unprepared, inarticulate academics.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He didn’t, but he at least probably equalled it.
Globe and Mail (2014)
His career record of 109 men's singles titles has not been equalled.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We used to think factories equalled progress.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
City equalled a club record with their ninth successive win at home.
The Sun (2011)
United have also equalled a record for most draws in an entire season.
The Sun (2017)
However, it was the content of the column that may perhaps never be equalled.