equal to a certain vs equal to certain

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Equal to a certain' is used when referring to a specific, identifiable thing, while 'equal to certain' is used when talking about a general, unspecified group of things.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

equal to a certain

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific, identifiable thing.

This phrase is used when you want to specify a particular thing that something is equal to. It implies a specific, known entity.

Examples:

The value of X is equal to a certain constant.

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equal to a specific
equal to a particular

equal to certain

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a general, unspecified group of things.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that something is equal to a group of things without specifying each individual item. It implies a general category or type.

Examples:

The results are equal to certain values within a range.

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equal to some
equal to a few

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equal to a certain vs equal to certain