1. considering or treating as equal or equivalent
Usage: present participle of ‘equate’
2. making equal in mathematical terms; balancing an equation
Usage: mathematical context

Examples

• She is equating success with wealth.
• The teacher warned against equating correlation with causation.
• He kept equating the two situations despite their differences.
• The mathematician is equating both sides of the formula.
• Equating happiness with material possessions is a common mistake.
• The student is equating the variables to solve for x.