equivalency

/ɪˈkwɪvələnsi/
noun
  1. The state or condition of being equal in value, amount, function, or meaning.
    • The equivalency of the two currencies made trade between the countries easier.
    • Many employers recognize the equivalency of a high school diploma and a GED.
    • The court ruled that there was an equivalency between the two legal contracts.
  2. A credential or qualification that is considered equal to another, often granted after evaluation of prior learning or experience.
    • She earned a college equivalency through her years of work experience.
    • The university granted him an equivalency for the foreign language requirement.
    • He applied for a high school equivalency certificate to qualify for the job.
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