Word
equivalency
Phoneticsequiv·a·len·cy
/ɪˈkwɪvəɫənsi/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. equality in value, meaning, or effect between two different things. You use it when one thing can replace another because they mean the same.
n. equality or interchangeability in value, meaning, function, or effect. Common in educational and technical contexts to indicate that a qualification or standard is accepted as the same as another.
Examples
“This certificate has equivalency with a high school diploma.”
“The university accepts the test score as equivalency for the required language course.”
“The court examined the equivalency of the two contracts, concluding that despite different wording they imposed identical obligations on both parties.”
Examples
simple
“This certificate has equivalency with a high school diploma.”
contextual
“The university accepts the test score as equivalency for the required language course.”
complex
“The court examined the equivalency of the two contracts, concluding that despite different wording they imposed identical obligations on both parties.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “equivalency” in context.
Verb
01. demonstrate equivalency
“The study failed to demonstrate equivalency between generic and branded drugs.”
verb + noun
02. determine equivalency
“The board will determine equivalency of overseas professional training.”
verb + noun
03. equivalency applies
“Equivalency applies across all member states under the new directive.”
noun + verb
04. equivalency holds
“Strict equivalency holds between the two mathematical formulations.”
noun + verb
05. establish equivalency
“Applicants must establish equivalency between their diploma and local requirements.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. academic equivalency
“The agency evaluates foreign diplomas for academic equivalency.”
adj + noun
07. direct equivalency
“There is no direct equivalency between the two grading systems.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. certificate of equivalency
“She earned a certificate of equivalency after passing the state exams.”
noun + prep + noun
09. diploma of equivalency
“He used his diploma of equivalency to apply for community college.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a high school equivalency diploma
“He earned a high school equivalency diploma after leaving school early.”
11. certificate of high school equivalency
“The state issues a certificate of high school equivalency to successful candidates.”
12. demonstrate therapeutic equivalency to
“The manufacturer must demonstrate therapeutic equivalency to the original drug.”
Usage
Often followed by 'of', 'with', or 'to' to name the things being compared.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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