Meaning of equal
Definition of equal
(adj)
having the same quantity, value, or measure as another; "on equal terms"; "all men are equal before the law"
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task; "she had adequate training"; "her training was adequate"; "she was adequate to the job"; "he was equal to the task"
be equal to in quality or ability; "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"; "Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues"; "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents"