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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
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
equivalent gốc
AdverbAdv
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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 equivalent
    describing roughly equivalent ((of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct)
  • Medium cash equivalent
    to cash equivalent, meaning to exchange for cash
  • Hard equivalent qualification
    describing 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 audit
    describing functional equivalent to statutory audit (designed for or capable of a particular function or use)

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