equation

equation
equation e‧qua‧tion [ɪˈkweɪʒn] noun [countable]
a statement in mathematics, showing that two quantities are equal
acˈcounting eˌquation
one of the relationships between assets and liabilities used in accounting:

• The accounting equation here is: assets minus liabilities equals shareholders' equity.

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equation UK US /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ noun [C]
a mathematical statement consisting of numbers, letters, and symbols that shows that one amount is equal to another: »

Profit can be calculated using the simple equation P = R - C (Profit = Revenue minus Cost).

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linear/algebraic/differential equations

a situation, especially when it is considered to be complicated and made up of many different parts: »

In today's market it's more important than ever to get the price/performance equation right.

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Another important factor in the equation is the exchange rate.

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When you're starting your own business, difficulties and frustrations are part of the equation.

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The WTO cannot afford to ignore the trade side of the equation.

add/factor/bring sth into the equation »

Project planners failed to factor government bureaucracy into the equation.

See also THE ACCOUNTING EQUATION(Cf. ↑the accounting equation)

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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