equalize

verb equal·ize \ ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz \

|Updated on: 16 Aug 2018

Examples: equalize in a Sentence

Definition of equalize

equalized; equalizing

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

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equalization

play \ˌē-kwə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

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Examples of equalize in a Sentence

They are hoping to equalize pay for workers with similar jobs.
Educational opportunities have not yet equalized.
trying to equalize the pressure

Recent Examples of equalize from the Web

Croatia equalized, thanks to Ivan Perisic in the second half, and followed with a stunning second goal from Mario Mandzukic in the final few minutes of play.

— kat bein, Billboard, "Gorillaz, Solomun & More React to Croatia's World Cup Win Over England," 11 July 2018
Croatia equalized with Andrej Kramaric's header near halftime.

— Fox News, "Croatia ends Russia's run, advances to World Cup semifinals," 7 July 2018
And so Javier Mascherano conceded a penalty shortly after halftime, Nigeria equalized and, for a while, Argentina was set to be knocked out of the World Cup.

— rory smith, New York Times, "Amid Argentina’s Drama, Lionel Messi’s Brilliance Emerges," 26 June 2018
Ronaldo had twice given Portugal the lead with first-half goals, but Diego Costa equalized for Spain with a goal in each half.

— fidel martinez, latimes.com, "Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat trick in Portugal's 3-3 draw with Spain," 15 June 2018
Simon Terodde equalized for Cologne with a penalty wiping out Ante Rebic's early score for Frankfurt, but quick-fire goals from Marco Russ, Simon Falette and then Marius Wolf ended the visitors' hopes of any points.

— USA TODAY, "Reus returns as Dortmund claims 500th Bundesliga win at home," 10 Feb. 2018
Russia defender Mario Fernandes scored the equalizing goal in extra time, but then sent his penalty wide of the net in the shootout.

— tales azzoni, Houston Chronicle, "Croatia ends Russia's run, advances to World Cup semis on penalties," 8 July 2018
But Speas and Starikov, thrusted into the fray, linked up to equalize for the hosts shortly thereafter in the 62nd.

— kevin johnston, Indianapolis Star, "Hammy tweaks, tired legs not enough to slow Indy Eleven in comeback win," 7 July 2018
While many farmers are Republicans and Trump supporters — and generally can get behind Trump’s call to equalize the playing field — there is an understanding that farms could get seriously hurt in the short term.

— tara golshan, Vox, "Why Trump’s trade agenda might worsen America’s cheese glut," 4 July 2018

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