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Aug 27, 2013,

equivalency

Definition:
  1. A relationship of parity between one system, jurisdiction, or institution and another with respect to the value and significance of courses, diplomas, certificates, licences, and/or degrees.
  2. Recognition of the equivalent value of courses, programs, sections of programs, degrees, or training.
Applies to assessments provided, for example, by regulatory bodies to determine eligibility to practise.

Associated term:
assessment, comparability, substantial difference

équivalence


Definition:
  1. Relation de parité établie entre deux systèmes, deux instances ou deux établissements qui reconnaît le contenu et la valeur de cours, de diplômes, de certificats, de permis, de grades ou de titres.
  2. Égalité de valeur reconnue entre des cours, des programmes, des parties de programmes, des diplômes ou des formations. Cela s’applique notamment aux évaluations fournies par les organismes de réglementation pour déterminer si une personne est en droit d’exercer une profession.



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