Equal to
Equal to adjective - Having the requisite qualities for.
Same as
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- However, it is noted by Smithers that the accident reduction is equal to that caused by Homer, and the production is the same as when Homer last took a vacation.
Source: The Dilbert Principle -
The entry doesn't say how much damage it does, so assume it's the same as a 1st Edition Dungeons & Dragons dragon and does damage equal to its own Hit Points.
Source: Breath Weapon / Tabletop Games -
At full speed the impact of the Azrael is equal to 42 million megatons of TNT (the same as what killed the dinosaurs).
Source: Weapon of Mass Destruction
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