equals / is equivalent to
verb/iˈkival(ɨ)/high
e·qui·va·le
Definition
Third person singular present indicative of the verb 'to equal'. Is equal to in value, meaning, or effect; corresponds to.
One euro equals approximately 1.07 US dollars.
His silence equals consent.
Common collocations
it equalsit amounts toit is equivalent to
Etymology
Do latim 'aequivalere'.