equaling

Equaling is the act or process of making two quantities, values, or expressions equal. It is the gerund of the verb equal and is used to describe bringing things into equality or matching. In formal mathematics and logic, the standard term for this operation is equating the two sides of an equation; phrases like equaling the sides are understandable but uncommon in technical writing.

Beyond mathematics, equaling can describe aligning or matching elements in nontechnical contexts, such as equaling resources, standards, or opportunities. In many domains, more precise terms such as balancing, leveling, or equalizing are preferred, depending on the context.

Etymology and usage notes: equaling derives from the adjective equal, from Latin aequalis. The related verbs equate and equalize carry the same general sense of making two entities the same. In technical writing, prefer equating over equaling to avoid ambiguity; in casual prose, equaling may appear as a general act of making things equal.