equalize

verb equal·ize \ ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz \

Updated on: 13 Apr 2018

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

Liverpool get a massive away goal to equalize on the night, and suddenly City need 4 goals to advance.

— jamie goldberg, OregonLive.com, "Liverpool beats Manchester City to advance in UEFA Champions League: Highlights, live updates recap," 10 Apr. 2018
Tech can help equalize opportunities in education, the mayor says.

— recode staff, Recode, "Recode Daily: The man behind the curtain at today’s daring Spotify IPO," 2 Apr. 2018
Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles screamed for interference after Dwyer charged into the net and used the back of his head to score an equalizing goal.

— mike bianchi, Pro Soccer USA, "Dom Dwyer lifts Orlando City to win, gives up jersey as tribute to fallen fan," 31 Mar. 2018
Still, there is undeniable equalizing occurring in women’s college basketball.

— jerÉ longman, New York Times, "Notre Dame, a UConn Nemesis, Topples the Huskies in a Final Four Thriller," 31 Mar. 2018
Bjorkqvist equalized at 18:09 and Duhaime scored at 9:55 of overtime.

— john powers, BostonGlobe.com, "Hockey East expects to remain 11-team league," 18 Mar. 2018
Portland equalized in the 24th minute when Diego Valeri headed home a Sebastian Blanco cross to the box in a scene reminiscent of many goals scored by the Timbers in 2017 and allowed by the Sounders as well.

— geoff baker, The Seattle Times, "Sounders defeat Portland Timbers 2-1 on goal by ex-Huskies star Handwalla Bwana," 3 Feb. 2018
Marco Reus opened the scoring for the home side early in the first half but his effort was canceled out by Kevin Danso, who equalized midway through the second period.

— SI.com, "WATCH: Augsburg Battles Back to Force Dortmund to Settle for Draw," 26 Feb. 2018
Hamburg increased its pressure and Kostic equalized with four minutes remaining, scoring at the far post after Sejad Salihovic headed on a free kick.

— USA TODAY, "Hamburg's relegation worries remain after Hannover draw," 4 Feb. 2018

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