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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Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
That typically leads marketers to providing education, but that’s only half the equation.
—Melanie Draheim, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
This is the only solution of consecutive whole numbers to the equation a² + b² + c² = d² + e².
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 18 Sep. 2025
However, the ability to unlock funds quickly is just one part of the liquidity equation.
—Matthew Fleming, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equation. Accessed 22 Sep. 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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