equal vs represent

represent vs equal

equal is a noun but represent is not a noun.

equal is an adjective but represent is not an adjective.

equal and represent both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
equal	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
represent	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, represent is a hyponym of equal; that is, represent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than equal:

equal: be identical or equivalent to
represent: take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

Other hyponyms of equal include correspond, equate, agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally, correspond, stand for, translate.

equal (noun)	represent (noun)
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

equal (adjective)	represent (adjective)
having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

equal (verb)	represent (verb)
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching	to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
be identical or equivalent to	serve as a means of expressing something
be equal to in quality or ability	express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
	point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
	bring forward and present to the mind
	describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
	create an image or likeness of
	play a role or part
	perform (a play), especially on a stage
	be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
	be representative or typical for
	be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
	form or compose
	be typical of
	take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

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