equation
noun
equa·tion
i-ˈkwā-zhən 
also -shən
1
2
a
: a usually formal statement of the equality or equivalence of mathematical or logical expressions
b
: an expression representing a chemical reaction quantitatively by means of chemical symbols
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the equation of material wealth with happiness
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Hoyer’s next task will be to ensure that Tucker remains in Wrigley Field for the foreseeable future, the final part of the equation.
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Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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There are several additional factors to consider when timing a fertilizer application, but active growth is a key component of the equation.
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Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
If the Steelers want to lean into more man coverage, the young inside linebacker will be an important part of the equation, just as much as the additions in the secondary.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 29 July 2025
There are several additional factors to consider when timing a fertilizer application, but active growth is a key component of the equation.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
However, in pursuit of this proportion, my neighbor is focused on the wrong side of the equation.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
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“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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equation
noun
equa·tion
i-ˈkwā-zhən
also -shən
1
: the act or process of equating : the state of being equated
2
a
: a statement of the equality of two mathematical expressions
b
: an expression involving chemical symbols for a chemical reaction
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