equal·ize
ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz 
equalized; equalizing
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
chiefly British
: to tie the score
equal·i·za·tion
variants
also British equalisation
ˌēkwələ̇ˈzāshən,
-ˌlīˈz-
plural -s
: the act of equalizing or the state of being equalized
equalization of conditions of employment in agriculture and industry
equalization of brake pressure on all wheels
specifically
: the adjustment of the tax valuation of property so as to make the tax burden in different districts proportionate to the value of the taxable property in the district
Examples of equalize in a Sentence
Verb
They are hoping to equalize pay for workers with similar jobs.
Educational opportunities have not yet equalized.
trying to equalize the pressure
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Paraguay took the lead when Julio Enciso scored on a header late in the first half, but Kai Havertz equalized in the 52nd minute for four-time champion Germany.
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Kyle Hightower,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
There were high notes, like when goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves to hold Belgium to a scoreless draw, and when Ramin Rezaeian scored off the outside of his boot to equalize against New Zealand.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Ivory Coast ended up equalizing thanks to a goal from forward Amad Diallo, but Norway retook the lead for good on a tap-in from star forward Erling Haaland.
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Cal Phillips
june 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
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Verb
After Japan took a 1-0 lead in the first half, Brazil relentlessly attacked in the second half, equalizing in the 56th minute before scoring again with only a minute to spare in stoppage time.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Paraguay took the lead when Julio Enciso scored on a header late in the first half, but Kai Havertz equalized in the 52nd minute for four-time champion Germany.
—
Kyle Hightower,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
There were high notes, like when goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves to hold Belgium to a scoreless draw, and when Ramin Rezaeian scored off the outside of his boot to equalize against New Zealand.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Ivory Coast ended up equalizing thanks to a goal from forward Amad Diallo, but Norway retook the lead for good on a tap-in from star forward Erling Haaland.
—
Cal Phillips
june 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equalize. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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equalize
verb
equal·ize
ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz
equalized; equalizing
1
: to make equal
2
: to make uniform
especially
: to distribute evenly
equalizer
noun
ˈē-kwə-ˌlī-zər
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