equation noun
1 mathematical statement
ADJ. complicated, simple This can be shown by a simple equation. | algebraic, mathematical
VERB + EQUATION solve, work out I could not find a way of solving the equation. | satisfy the range of values of x which would satisfy this equation
PREP. ~ for the equation for a straight line
PHRASES a side of the equation the numbers on the right-hand side of the equation
2 situation
VERB + EQUATION be a part of, come into, enter (into) The availability of public transport is also part of the equation. Money also comes into the equation.
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