equalling
Translation
being equal to, matching
Examples
He scored the goal, equalling the club record.
He scored the goal, equaling the club record.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) being the same as (sth.) The company's profits are now equaling last year's.
Similar Words
Synonyms: matching, reaching, corresponding to
Etymology
Present participle of 'equal', from Latin 'aequalis'. The single 'l' ('equaling') is common in American English.
Memory Tips
Think of the ongoing process of becoming 'equal' (=). The American spelling is 'equaling'.