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equivalency

noun equiv·a·len·cy \i-ˈkwiv-lən(t)-sē, -ˈkwi-və-\

: a level of achievement that is considered to be on the same level as finishing a course of study

plural equiv·a·len·cies

Full Definition of EQUIVALENCY

: a level of achievement equivalent to completion of an educational or training program <a high school equivalency certificate>

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Synonyms: coequality, coordinateness, equality, equivalence, par, parity, sameness

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noun equiv·a·len·cy \-lən-sē\

plural equiv·a·len·cies

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