equalequal1adjectivethe same in size, amount, value or level as something or somebody else: Women want equal pay for equal work. Divide the pie into six equal pieces.equalequalequalsequalledequaledequallingequaling2verb (British)equals, equalling, equalled) (Americanequaling, equaled)1to be exactly the same amount as something: Two plus two equals four (2 + 2 = 4).2to be as good as somebody or something: This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled.equalequalequals3nouna person who has the same ability or rights as somebody else: She treats everyone as her equal.