An assertion that two expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions separated by an equal sign; from which one is to determine a particular quantity.
The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).
A small correction to observed values to remove the effects of systematic errors in an observation.
A ratio of two numbers (numerator and denominator), usually written one above the other and separated by a horizontal bar called the vinculum or, alternately, in sequence on the same line and separated by a solidus (diagonal bar).
A component of a mixture, separated by fractionation.
A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
A small amount.
In a eucharistic service, the breaking of the host.
To divide or break into fractions.