exact equivalent

collocation in English

meaningsofexactandequivalent

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exact
adjective
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/ɪɡˈzækt/us
/ɪɡˈzækt/
in great detail, or complete, correct, or true in ...
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equivalent
noun[C usually singular]
uk
/ɪˈkwɪv.əl.ənt/us
/ɪˈkwɪv.əl.ənt/
something that has the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc. as ...
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(Definition ofexactandequivalentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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To a sensitive ear, the proposed system may not supply theexactequivalentin sound and it certainly would not provide the exact visual equivalent.
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The lack of anexactequivalentoffence in the home country does not excuse illegal conduct; nor should it be a means of avoiding extradition.
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The installation was unique; there is noexactequivalent.
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I do not see how it is possible to arrive at anexactequivalentas between biscuits and milk.
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What was given was calculated on theexactequivalentof nourishment.
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We are giving as nearly as possible theexactequivalentof what the society would have to pay.
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The system is well advanced; 2,500 tonnes of coal at a time are put through the equipment, producing anexactequivalentof natural gas.
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That is anexactequivalentof what happened in 1968, when there was a similar arrangement.
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I know that there is noexactequivalentwhereby a centre line for a railway order can instantly be made.
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We should not prevent extradition simply because of the lack of anexactequivalentoffence.
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That is theexactequivalentof what he said.
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It is almost theexactequivalentof the arrestment of the vehicle.
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The fact that the payment is a lump sum, as opposed to 20p a week, or whatever is theexactequivalent, is also welcome.
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Much effort was spent trying to work out itsexactequivalent.
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It is intended to be theexactequivalent.
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Certain matters could arise which might make it difficult to put down theexactequivalent.
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Those who study the subject know that can be so only if there is a list system forexactequivalent.
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But it seems to me that the one is theexactequivalentof the other.
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I know one cannot draw anexactequivalentbetween the two forces, but the territorials represent a remarkable economy of resources.
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If there had been anexactequivalent, then the children who were fed on biscuits would have equally improved.
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