equivalency

noun

equiv·​a·​len·​cy i-ˈkwi-və-lən(t)-sē 

-ˈkwiv-lən(t)-sē

plural equivalencies

1

: equivalence

2

: a level of achievement equivalent to completion of an educational or training program

a high school equivalency certificate

Synonyms

• coequality
• coordinateness
• equality
• equivalence
• par
• parity
• sameness

Examples of equivalency in a Sentence

as long as there's a rough equivalency in the armaments of the two countries, neither is likely to attack the other

Recent Examples on the Web

Kiana studied for high-school equivalency tests and worked as a clerk at an AutoZone. —John Branch, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024

Several states already treat completion of the DP as equivalent to a high school diploma, but Oregon became the first to extend the same equivalency to the career program. —Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024

Connor said a mandate of the design team is to make sure both the app and the website have functional equivalency in terms of the user experience, which obviously extends to accessibility. —Steven Aquino, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

Crosser voted for an expansion of adult education to help adults enroll in career training and prepare them for high school equivalency tests. —John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

equivalency

noun

equiv·​a·​len·​cy i-ˈkwiv(-ə)-lən-sē 

plural equivalencies

: equivalence

Medical Definition

equivalency

noun

equiv·​a·​len·​cy -lən-sē 

plural equivalencies

: equivalence