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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ABC News, 10 June 2026
Mexico equalized just 15 minutes later and Bafana Bafana were unable to rebottle the magic, ultimately becoming the first hosts to ever fail to make the knockout stage despite a 2-1 victory over France in their final group game.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Unfortunately for the South African team that night, Rafa Márquez equalized for El Tri with 11 minutes remaining during what turned out to be a disappointing World Cup for the host nation.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Sometimes giving the glass a short rest can allow the temperature and pressure to equalize, making separation easier to achieve.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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Verb
Akor Adams equalized for 14 minutes later for Nigeria, which had failed to qualify for the World Cup.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Mexico equalized just 15 minutes later and Bafana Bafana were unable to rebottle the magic, ultimately becoming the first hosts to ever fail to make the knockout stage despite a 2-1 victory over France in their final group game.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Unfortunately for the South African team that night, Rafa Márquez equalized for El Tri with 11 minutes remaining during what turned out to be a disappointing World Cup for the host nation.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Sometimes giving the glass a short rest can allow the temperature and pressure to equalize, making separation easier to achieve.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for equalize
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equalize. Accessed 13 Jun. 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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