equivalent

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Wert, Menge, Funktion oder Bedeutung einem anderen gleichwertig oder gleichbedeutend ist.

Describes something that is equal in value, amount, function, or meaning to something else.

1. Equal in value or functionB2formal

   Having the same value, amount, meaning, or function as something else.

   Gleichwertig

   • One dollar is equivalent to about 0.85 euros.
   • The two words are equivalent in meaning.
   • This certificate is equivalent to a university degree.

   Synonymeanalogouscommensuratecomparablecorrespondingequalidenticalinterchangeableparallelsametantamount

   Antonymedifferentunequal

2. Corresponding or comparableB2formal

   Being essentially equal in effect or significance.

   Gleichwertig

   • His silence was equivalent to an admission of guilt.
   • The new law is equivalent to the previous one in its impact.
   • A lack of sleep is equivalent to a decline in cognitive function.

   Synonymealikeanalogouscommensuratecomparablecorrespondingequalparalleltantamount

   Antonymedifferentdisparatedissimilarincomparableunequal

• Substantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das einer anderen Sache in Wert, Menge, Funktion oder Bedeutung gleichwertig ist; auch eine Person oder Sache, die eine andere ersetzt oder ihr entspricht.

A noun referring to something that is equal in value, amount, function, or meaning to something else.

1. Equal in value or functionB2formal

   A thing that is equal in value, amount, meaning, or importance to something else.

   Äquivalent

   • This diploma is the equivalent of a university degree.
   • The new currency is the equivalent of the old one.
   • She received the equivalent of a full scholarship.

   Synonymecorollarycounterpartequalmatchparallelpeertwin

   Antonymedifferentdissimilarunequalunlike

2. Corresponding counterpartB2formal

   A person or thing that corresponds to another in function or position.

   Äquivalent

   • The British Prime Minister is the equivalent of the US President in terms of power.
   • This machine is the equivalent of the older model.
   • The role of a manager here is the equivalent of a director in other companies.

   Synonymecorollarycounterpartequalmatchparallelpeertwin