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  Equation \E*qua"tion\, n. [L. aequatio an equalizing: cf. F.
     ['e]quation equation. See Equate.]
     1. A making equal; equal division; equality; equilibrium.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              Again the golden day resumed its right,
              And ruled in just equation with the night. --Rowe.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. (Math.) An expression of the condition of equality between
        two algebraic quantities or sets of quantities, the sign =
        being placed between them; as, a binomial equation; a
        quadratic equation; an algebraic equation; a
        transcendental equation; an exponential equation; a
        logarithmic equation; a differential equation, etc.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     3. (Astron.) A quantity to be applied in computing the mean
        place or other element of a celestial body; that is, any
        one of the several quantities to be added to, or taken
        from, its position as calculated on the hypothesis of a
        mean uniform motion, in order to find its true position as
        resulting from its actual and unequal motion.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     Absolute equation. See under Absolute.
  
     Equation box, or Equational box, a system of differential
        gearing used in spinning machines for regulating the twist
        of the yarn. It resembles gearing used in equation clocks
        for showing apparent time.
  
     Equation of the center (Astron.), the difference between
        the place of a planet as supposed to move uniformly in a
        circle, and its place as moving in an ellipse.
  
     Equations of condition (Math.), equations formed for
        deducing the true values of certain quantities from others
        on which they depend, when different sets of the latter,
        as given by observation, would yield different values of
        the quantities sought, and the number of equations that
        may be found is greater than the number of unknown
        quantities.
  
     Equation of a curve (Math.), an equation which expresses
        the relation between the co["o]rdinates of every point in
        the curve.
  
     Equation of equinoxes (Astron.), the difference between the
        mean and apparent places of the equinox.
  
     Equation of payments (Arith.), the process of finding the
        mean time of payment of several sums due at different
        times.
  
     Equation of time (Astron.), the difference between mean and
        apparent time, or between the time of day indicated by the
        sun, and that by a perfect clock going uniformly all the
        year round.
  
     Equation clock or Equation watch, a timepiece made to
        exhibit the differences between mean solar and apparent
        solar time. --Knight.
  
     Normal equation. See under Normal.
  
     Personal equation (Astron.), the difference between an
        observed result and the true qualities or peculiarities in
        the observer; particularly the difference, in an average
        of a large number of observation, between the instant when
        an observer notes a phenomenon, as the transit of a star,
        and the assumed instant of its actual occurrence; or,
        relatively, the difference between these instants as noted
        by two observers. It is usually only a fraction of a
        second; -- sometimes applied loosely to differences of
        judgment or method occasioned by temperamental qualities
        of individuals.
  
     Theory of equations (Math.), the branch of algebra that
        treats of the properties of a single algebraic equation of
        any degree containing one unknown quantity.
        [1913 Webster]

  Equation \E*qua"tion\, n. [L. aequatio an equalizing: cf. F.
     ['e]quation equation. See Equate.]
     1. A making equal; equal division; equality; equilibrium.
  
              Again the golden day resumed its right, And ruled in
              just equation with the night.         --Rowe.
  
     2. (Math.) An expression of the condition of equality between
        two algebraic quantities or sets of quantities, the sign =
        being placed between them; as, a binomial equation; a
        quadratic equation; an algebraic equation; a
        transcendental equation; an exponential equation; a
        logarithmic equation; a differential equation, etc.
  
     3. (Astron.) A quantity to be applied in computing the mean
        place or other element of a celestial body; that is, any
        one of the several quantities to be added to, or taken
        from, its position as calculated on the hypothesis of a
        mean uniform motion, in order to find its true position as
        resulting from its actual and unequal motion.
  
     Absolute equation. See under Absolute.
  
     Equation box, or Equational box, a system of differential
        gearing used in spinning machines for regulating the twist
        of the yarn. It resembles gearing used in equation clocks
        for showing apparent time.
  
     Equation of the center (Astron.), the difference between
        the place of a planet as supposed to move uniformly in a
        circle, and its place as moving in an ellipse.
  
     Equations of condition (Math.), equations formed for
        deducing the true values of certain quantities from others
        on which they depend, when different sets of the latter,
        as given by observation, would yield different values of
        the quantities sought, and the number of equations that
        may be found is greater than the number of unknown
        quantities.
  
     Equation of a curve (Math.), an equation which expresses
        the relation between the co["o]rdinates of every point in
        the curve.
  
     Equation of equinoxes (Astron.), the difference between the
        mean and apparent places of the equinox.
  
     Equation of payments (Arith.), the process of finding the
        mean time of payment of several sums due at different
        times.
  
     Equation of time (Astron.), the difference between mean and
        apparent time, or between the time of day indicated by the
        sun, and that by a perfect clock going uniformly all the
        year round.
  
     Equation clock or watch, a timepiece made to exhibit the
        differences between mean solar and apparent solar time.
        --Knight.
  
     Normal equation. See under Normal.
  
     Personal equation (Astron.), the difference between an
        observed result and the true qualities or peculiarities in
        the observer; particularly the difference, in an average
        of a large number of observation, between the instant when
        an observer notes a phenomenon, as the transit of a star,
        and the assumed instant of its actual occurrence; or,
        relatively, the difference between these instants as noted
        by two observers. It is usually only a fraction of a
        second; -- sometimes applied loosely to differences of
        judgment or method occasioned by temperamental qualities
        of individuals.
  
     Theory of equations (Math.), the branch of algebra that
        treats of the properties of a single algebraic equation of
        any degree containing one unknown quantity.

  equation
       n 1: a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
       2: a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally
          balanced; "on a par with the best" [syn: equality, equivalence,
           par]
       3: the act of regarding as equal [syn: equating]

  equation
     Αγγλικά n.
     η εξίσωση

  equation
     n.
     1 The act or process of equate two or more things, or the state of
  those things being equal (that is, identical).
     2 (senseid en assertion)(lb en mathematics) An assertion that two
  expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions
  separated by an equal sign; from which one is to determine a particular
  quantity.
     3 (lb en astronomy) A small correction to observed values to remove
  the effects of systematic errors in an observation.

  equation
     n.
     1 The act or process of equate two or more things, or the state of
  those things being equal (that is, identical).
     2 (senseid en assertion)(lb en mathematics) An assertion that two
  expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions
  separated by an equal sign; from which one is to determine a particular
  quantity.
     3 (lb en astronomy) A small correction to observed values to remove
  the effects of systematic errors in an observation.

  equation
     n.
     1 The act or process of equate two or more things, or the state of
  those things being equal (that is, identical).
     2 (senseid en assertion)(lb en mathematics) An assertion that two
  expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions
  separated by an equal sign; from which one is to determine a particular
  quantity.
     3 (lb en astronomy) A small correction to observed values to remove
  the effects of systematic errors in an observation.

  equation
     n.
     1 The act or process of equate two or more things, or the state of
  those things being equal (that is, identical).
     2 (senseid en assertion)(lb en mathematics) An assertion that two
  expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions
  separated by an equal sign; from which one is to determine a particular
  quantity.
     3 (lb en astronomy) A small correction to observed values to remove
  the effects of systematic errors in an observation.

  equation
     Englanti n.
     (yhteys matematiikka k=en) yhtälö

  equation
     Engelska n.
     (tagg matematik språk=en) ekvation

  Equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
  المعادلة

  equation //ɪˈkweɪʃən// //ɪˈkweɪʒən// 
  уравне́ние
  mathematics: assertion

  equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/ 
   [mat] rovnice

  equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/ 
  hafaliad 

  equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
  Ausgleich 

  equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
  Gleichsetzung , Gleichstellung 

  equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
  Gleichung  [math.]
        "equation of the second degree"  - Gleichung zweiten Grades, quadratische Gleichung
        "equation of the third degree"  - Gleichung dritten Grades, kubische Gleichung
        "equation of the xth degree"  - Gleichung xten Grades, Gleichung xter Ordnung
        "equation of kinetics"  - Arbeitsgleichung
        "equation of kinetic and potential energy"  - Arbeitsgleichung
        "equation of condition"  - Bedingungsgleichung
        "equation of elasticity"  - Elastizitätsgleichung
        "equation of energy"  - Energiegleichung, Energiesatz
        "equation of a straight line"  - Geradengleichung
        "equation of equilibrium"  - Gleichgewichtsgleichung
        "equation of the centre"  - Mittelpunktsgleichung
        "equation of a circle with the origin at the centre"  - Mittelpunktsgleichung
        "equation of the locus"  - Ortsgleichung
        "equation of periods"  - Periodengleichung
        "equation of thermal state"  - Wärmegleichung
        "equation of time"  - Zeitgleichung
        "equation of continuity"  - Zustandsgleichung
        "equation of state"  - Zustandsgleichung
        "solve an equation for x"  - eine Gleichung nach x freistellen
   see: equations, quadratic equation, cubic equation, condition equation, conditional equation, constraints equation, conditional equation, identical equation
  

  equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
   [fig.] Problemkreis , Problemfeld , Spiel  [übtr.]
        "be part of the equation"  - im Spiel sein, eine Rolle spielen, mitspielen
        "enter (into) the equation"  - ins Spiel kommen, zum Faktor werden
        "bring sth. into the equation"  - etw. ins Spiel bringen
        "Things become more difficult when drugs are part of the equation."  - Die Sache wird schwieriger, wenn Drogen im Spiel sind.
        "The southern states will be an important part of the election equation."  - Die Südstaaten werden bei den Wahlen eine wichtige Rolle spielen.
        "The tourist industry forms a crucial part of Greek's economic equation."  - Die Fremdenverkehrsbranche spielt für die griechische Wirtschaft eine entscheidende Rolle.
        "When children enter the equation, further tensions may arise within a marriage."  - Wenn Kinder ins Spiel kommen, kann es zu weiteren Spannungen in einer Ehe kommen.
        "Money didn't enter the equation when he offered to help."  - Geld war bei seinem Hilfsangebot nicht im Spiel.
        "The question of cost has now entered the equation."  - Die Kostenfrage ist nun akut/schlagend geworden.
        "You brought religion into the equation, not me."  - Du hast die Religion ins Spiel gebracht, nicht ich.
        "That doesn't enter the equation for me."  - Das spielt für mich keine Rolle.

  equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
  
  εξίσωση

  equation //ɪˈkweɪʃən// //ɪˈkweɪʒən// 
  yhtälö
  mathematics: assertion

  equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/ 
  1. समीकरण
        "Albert Einstein formulated the most famous equation in the history of science."

  equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
  formula, jednadžba, jednadžbi, jednačenje

  equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
  egyenlet

  equation //ɪˈkweɪʃən// //ɪˈkweɪʒən// 
  persamaan
  mathematics: assertion

  equation //ɪˈkweɪʃən// //ɪˈkweɪʒən// 
  方程式
  mathematics: assertion

  equation /ıkweıʒən/
  1. išlyginimas
  2. (mat.) lygtis

  equation //ɪˈkweɪʃən// //ɪˈkweɪʒən// 
  ligning, likning
  mathematics: assertion

  equation /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ 
    równanie

  equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/ 
  equação

  equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
  ecuație

  equation //ɪˈkweɪʃən// //ɪˈkweɪʒən// 
  ekvation
  mathematics: assertion

  equation /ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
  1. denklem, muadele, eşitleme. equation of time zaman denklemi.algebraic equation cebirsel denklem. cubic equation (mat.) üçüncü derece denklem.differential equation (mat.) farklı denklem. quadratic equation (mat.) ikinci derece denklem. simple equation (mat.) birinci derece denklem. simultaneous equations (mat.) denklemler sistemi.

  
/ɪˈkweɪʒən/

  93 Moby Thesaurus words for "equation":
     accommodation, addend, adjustment, antilogarithm, argument,
     balance, base, binomial, characteristic, coefficient, coequality,
     coextension, combination, complement, congruence, constant,
     coordination, correspondence, cosine, cotangent, cube, decimal,
     denominator, derivative, determinant, difference, differential,
     discriminate, dividend, divisor, e, equality, equalization,
     equalizing, equating, equilibration, equilibrium, equipoise,
     equipollence, equiponderance, equity, equivalence, equivalency,
     evening, evening up, evenness, exponent, exponential, factor,
     formula, function, i, identity, increment, index, integral,
     integration, justice, levelness, likeness, matrix, minuend,
     multiple, multiplier, norm, numerator, par, parallelism, parameter,
     parity, permutation, pi, poise, polynomial, power, proportion,
     quaternion, quotient, radical, radix, reciprocal, remainder, root,
     secant, sine, submultiple, subtrahend, symmetry, tangent, tensor,
     variable, vector, versine
  
  

  n. 相等,等式;

     n. 相等,等式,平衡