definition of
equate

[1] #1 equate v. [compare, liken] consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"; "You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed". wn

[2] #2 equate v. [correspond] be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics. wn

[3] #3 equate v. [equal, match, equalize, equalise] make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors". wn