Equivalence

n.	1.	The condition of being equivalent or equal; equality of worth, value, signification, or force; as, an equivalence of definitions.
	2.	Equal power or force; equivalent amount.
	3.	(Chem.) The quantity of the combining power of an atom, expressed in hydrogen units; the number of hydrogen atoms can combine with, or be exchanged for; valency. See Valence.
v. t.	1.	To be equivalent or equal to; to counterbalance.

Noun	1.	equivalence - a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best" Synonyms: equality, equation, par
	2.	equivalence - essential equality and interchangeability Antonyms: nonequivalence - not interchangeable
	3.	equivalence - qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare" Synonyms: comparability, compare, comparison

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