equation

equation
noun
(Math., Chem.) Gleichung, die
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[-ʒən]
noun
1) (a statement that two things are equal or the same: xy+xy=2xy is an equation.) die Gleichung
2) (a formula expressing the action of certain substances on others: 2H2 + O2 = 2 H2O is an equation.) die Gleichung
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equa·tion
[ɪˈkweɪʒən]
n
1. MATH Gleichung f
simple \equation lineare Gleichung
2. (fig: connection, balance) Ausgleich m
managing the economy is a complex \equation of controlling inflation and reducing unemployment Wirtschaftspolitik besteht in einem komplizierten Balanceakt zwischen Inflationsbekämpfung und Senkung der Arbeitslosigkeit
3.
the other side of the \equation die Kehrseite der Medaille
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[I'kweIZən]
n (MATH fig)
Gleichung f

the equation of religion and morality — die Gleichsetzung von Religion mit Moralität

to balance the equation between work and leisure — Arbeit und Freizeit ins rechte Gleichgewicht bringen

that doesn't even enter the equation — das steht doch überhaupt nicht zur Debatte

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equation [ıˈkweıʒn; -ʃn] s
1. Ausgleich m:
equation of exchange WIRTSCH Währungsausgleich
2. Gleichheit f:
equation of supply and demand WIRTSCH Gleichgewicht n von Angebot und Nachfrage
3. ASTRON, CHEM, MATH Gleichung f:
equation formula Gleichungsformel f;
equation of state PHYS Zustandsgleichung;
solve (form) an equation eine Gleichung auflösen (ansetzen)
4. Gleichstellung f, -setzung f
5. SOZIOL Gesamtkomplex der Faktoren und Motive menschlichen Verhaltens
eq. abk
1. equal
2. equalizer
3. equalizing
4. equation
5. equivalent
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noun
(Math., Chem.) Gleichung, die
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n.
Gleichung f.

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