Coequation

/koʊɪˈkweɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of establishing or treating things as equal or equivalent; a mathematical or statistical procedure for equating different scales or versions.

Etymology

From coequate + -ion (suffix forming nouns from verbs), following the pattern of equation from equate.

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Test 'coequation' is a crucial but invisible skill—the College Board uses statistical coequation algorithms that would be meaningless without it, ensuring your March SAT score is fairly comparable to your friend's June attempt.

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