Definitions

1. verb

to regard or consider as equal in value, importance, or status; to make equal

“The judge tried to equate the two candidates’ qualifications.”

2. verb

to give a value or rating to something, especially by comparing it with others

“The pollsters equated the popularity of the two candidates.”

3. noun

the process or action of equating something

“The equate of the two salaries revealed a significant difference.”

4. noun

a measure or value used as a standard for comparison

“The new standard will be the equate for all future comparisons.”