equivalent
US /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
adjective, noun Target · B2 Nhân sự
Definition
being essentially equal to something
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required for this position.
Word Family
NounNoun
equivalent gốc
equivalence
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AdjectiveAdj
equivalent gốc
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Synonyms
- comparableable to be compared or worthy of comparison
- equala person who is of equal standing with another in a group
- counterparta person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
Collocations
- Easy roughly equivalentdescribing roughly equivalent ((of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct)
- Medium cash equivalentto cash equivalent, meaning to exchange for cash
- Hard equivalent qualificationdescribing equivalent qualification (a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc)
- Very Hard functional equivalent to statutory auditdescribing functional equivalent to statutory audit (designed for or capable of a particular function or use)
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