equation

noun
UK: /ɪˈkweɪʒən/
US: /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

  1. A statement that two expressions are equal.

    1. Two plus two is an equation: 2 + 2 = 4.
    2. Solving the equation required rearranging the terms on both sides of the equals sign.

  2. A complex situation or problem with many interconnected factors.

    1. His happiness is a simple equation: sun and ice cream.
    2. Adding renewable energy to the equation complicates energy independence strategies a bit.

Synonyms

formula expression problem calculation

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The word "equation" in English means: A statement that two expressions are equal., A complex situation or problem with many interconnected factors..

The phonetic transcription of "equation" is /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ in British English and /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "equation": formula, expression, problem, calculation.

Example usage of "equation": "Two plus two is an equation: 2 + 2 = 4.". More examples on the page.