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I believe the answer is:

equation

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(Other definitions for equation that I've seen before include "E.g. 2 + 2 = 4" , "Mathematical statement that two things are equal" , "Mathematical relationship" , "Mathematical statement of equivalence" , "Maths relationship" .)

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