It was probably a rough equivalent of the most basic entry requirement.

Demonstrating the ability, and the inclination, to write well is a rough equivalent to showing up in a black Mercedes.

Matt and Abby reached the rough equivalent of a floor in an Earth building.

That makes it the rough equivalent of the Yankees.

Now she was twenty-five and the rough equivalent of an ambitious lieutenant in the law business.

A "first" today is now the rough equivalent of the old degree.

This is a rough equivalent of the perfect vs. imperfect aspect opposition.

"What this offering amounts to is a long-term warrant on three businesses at the rough equivalent of $1.50 a share."

Last summer they brought out the Bread, with 74 participants and about 200 Hours - the rough equivalent of $2,000.

One rem is the rough equivalent of seven or eight X-rays.