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tantamount

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Equivalent in effect or significance to something else.

Canceling the only rehearsal would be tantamount to abandoning the performance.

Dictionary practice example.

Removing the only opening arm would be tantamount to canceling the moving demonstration, because the model could no longer perform its advertised action.

From Why the Demonstration Works.

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