equivalency
noun
equiv·a·len·cy
i-ˈkwi-və-lən(t)-sē 
-ˈkwiv-lən(t)-sē
plural equivalencies
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: a level of achievement equivalent to completion of an educational or training program
a high school equivalency certificate
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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
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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.
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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
Baseball and softball, already equivalency sports, could also see a dramatic increase in scholarship money, especially at the highest levels.
—Jesse Dougherty, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Tuition-free community college for in-state students who complete high school or obtain an equivalency certificate, under a $330 million Community College Guarantee program that eliminates income requirements and increases the amount of financial support some students can receive.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 23 July 2024
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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
Baseball and softball, already equivalency sports, could also see a dramatic increase in scholarship money, especially at the highest levels.
—Jesse Dougherty, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Tuition-free community college for in-state students who complete high school or obtain an equivalency certificate, under a $330 million Community College Guarantee program that eliminates income requirements and increases the amount of financial support some students can receive.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 23 July 2024
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“Equivalency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equivalency. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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