equivalence
equivalence — noun
1. the fact that two or more things are the same in amount, value, purpose, or qual
the fact that two or more things are the same in amount, value, purpose, or quality
The equivalence of the two currencies made shopping across the border easy for local people.
collocation: equivalence of [two things]
Benjamin discovered the equivalence between his foreign diploma and a local university degree.
collocation: equivalence between [X] and [Y]
Before joining the program, Soraya had to prove the equivalence of her foreign qualifications.
The university confirmed the equivalence of online and in-person courses for graduation credit.
The Japanese word 'omotenashi' has no direct equivalence in English, blending hospitality with anticipation of guests' needs.
- equality
emphasises identical measure or quantity; less formal and more common than equivalence
- parity
formal; used especially for status, value, or currency exchange rates
- correspondence
suggests a point-by-point matching between two sets of things
- difference
the state of not being the same in amount or value
- inequality
formal antonym emphasising unequal distribution or status
文法句型
equivalence of [two or more things]
equivalence between [X] and [Y]
用法筆記
Uncountable; most often used in academic or formal contexts when comparing values, credentials, or quantities across systems.
常見錯誤
2. a state in which two systems, groups, or ideas are regarded as having equal stat
a state in which two systems, groups, or ideas are regarded as having equal status or effect
Emre argued that full-time and part-time jobs lack true equivalence in terms of benefits.
pattern: lack equivalence in terms of...
The treaty established an equivalence between the rights of citizens in both countries.
collocation: establish an equivalence between
Anjali's research explored the moral equivalence of actions taken by both sides during the conflict.
The lawyer questioned the equivalence of the two agreements, noting that one had stricter rules.
The trade agreement established an equivalence between organic certifications in Canada and Japan, making export easier for farmers.
- balance
more common; suggests equal weight, force, or distribution
- symmetry
formal; implies matching structure or arrangement on both sides
- equilibrium
formal; a state of balance between opposing forces or influences
文法句型
an equivalence between [X] and [Y]
equivalence of [things]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense can appear with the indefinite article ('an equivalence') when referring to a specific balanced relationship between two systems.