whārite - Te Aka Māori Dictionary

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whārite

1. (noun) equation, equals - a modern usage for =.

I roto i te whārite 2a + 1 = 9, e hia te uara o te 'a'? (PK 2008:1160). / In the equation 2a + 1 = 9, what is the value of 'a'?

2. (verb) (-a,-hia,-ngia) to make preparations, make like, compare, liken, arrange, put in order, balance.

Whāritea te roa o te rākau nei (W 1971:343). / Compare the length of this tree.

See also whakarite

Synonyms: whakarite, whakariterite, taurite, hangarite, whakataurite, whakatautika

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