equalize
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verb \ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz\equal·izedequal·iz·ing
Definition of EQUALIZE
transitive verb
1
: to make equal
2
a : to compensate for b : to make uniform; especially : to distribute evenly or uniformly <equalize the tax burden> c : to adjust or correct the frequency characteristics of (an electronic signal) by restoring to their original level high frequencies that have been attenuated
intransitive verb
chiefly British : to tie the score
— equal·i·za·tion \ˌē-kwə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
See Examples of EQUALIZE
- They are hoping to equalize pay for workers with similar jobs.
- Educational opportunities have not yet equalized.
- trying to equalize the pressure
First Known Use of EQUALIZE
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