Near-equal


adjective

almost equal in extent, magnitude, or scope; almost identical in attributes or qualities
Examples

The field has near-equal earnings for men and women.
noun

a person or thing having almost all the attributes or qualities of another; something almost the same in measure as another
Examples

The two football teams are near-equals.

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