in an amount equal to
21Equal-field system — The Equal field system (zh cp|c=均田制度|p=jūntián zhìdù) (Also, Land equalization system) land system was a historical system of land ownership and distribution in China used from the Six Dynasties to Mid Tang dynasty. By the time of the Han dynasty …
22equal — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. even, regular, like, same, identical, similar, equivalent, commensurate, comparable, tantamount, uniform, invariable, equable, unvarying, balanced, fair, just, impartial, unbiased, to the same degree, on a footing with …
23amount — 1 noun (C, U) 1 a quantity of something such as time, money, or a substance (+ of): a considerable amount of money | a small/large etc amount: It s best to cook vegetables in a small amount of water. 2 the level or degree to which a feeling,… …
24equal temperament — Music. the division of an octave into 12 equal semitones, as in the tuning of a piano. * * * ▪ music in music, a tuning system in which the octave is divided into 12 semitones of equal size. Because it enables keyboard instruments (keyboard …
25amount — a|mount1 [ ə maunt ] noun count *** a quantity of money: This amount should be paid within two weeks. a. a quantity of something: You only need a small amount. amount of: A computer can store a vast amount of information. A certain amount of… …
26amount — a•mount [[t]əˈmaʊnt[/t]] n. 1) the sum total of two or more quantities or sums 2) quantity; measure: a great amount of resistance[/ex] 3) the full effect, value, or significance 4) to total; add (usu. fol. by to): The bill amounts to $300[/ex] 5) …
27amount — /euh mownt /, n. 1. the sum total of two or more quantities or sums; aggregate. 2. the sum of the principal and interest of a loan. 3. quantity; measure: a great amount of resistance. 4. the full effect, value, or significance. v.i. 5. to total;… …
28equal — 1. adjective 1) lines of equal length Syn: identical, uniform, alike, like, the same, equivalent; matching, even, comparable, similar, corresponding See note at same Ant …
29equal — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin aequalis, from aequus level, equal Date: 14th century 1. a. (1) of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another (2) identical in mathematical value or logical denotation ; equivalent… …
30amount to — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms amount to : present tense I/you/we/they amount to he/she/it amounts to present participle amounting to past tense amounted to past participle amounted to 1) a) amount to something to be the same as or equal to …
