Equaling
/ˈiːkwəlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of equal, indicating the act of being equivalent or matching in value, quantity, or status.
The damages awarded are equaling the losses suffered by the plaintiff.
Forms
- equal
- equals
- equaled
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Commentary
'Equaling' is primarily a present participle form; legal usage typically refers to acts or conditions of equivalence without distinct separate meaning from the base verb 'equal'.
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