Eq

equivalent

 [e-kwiv´ah-lent]

1. of equal value or force.

2. in chemistry, having the same valence.

3. see equivalent weight.

anxiety-equivalent translation of anxiety into a kind of emotional activity, e.g., the experiencing or expression of angry feelings.

full time equivalent (FTE) the equivalent of one full time staff member; a total number of full time equivalents is planned for in making budget allocations. A combination of part time staff members can be used to equal one full time equivalent.

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Eq

, eq

Abbreviations for equivalent.

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EQ

(ē′kyo͞o′)

n.

Emotional intelligence.

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