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 'equalling' in a sentence
equalling
Didn't they care about publicity equalling sales?
The Sun (2008)
But it is not about getting to the third round or equalling my results.
The Sun (2006)
In the fifth, they climbed to eighth, equalling the club's highest position.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
So a home costing 250,000 attracts 1% duty, equalling 2,500.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Prints are now often equalling the prices of paintings.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The result was an interpretative epiphany, a physical and intellectual dexterity that defies equalling.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This year's carnival comes close to equalling the glory of 2011.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Scotland have soared places to 20th, equalling their highest position.
The Sun (2007)
And that comes despite a below-par campaign following last season's record-equalling five ranking titles.
The Sun (2015)
Their rivals caught up by equalling their brawn rather than the ability.