equalize

verb

equal·ize | \ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz

equalized; equalizing

Definition of equalize

transitive verb

1 : to make equal

2a : 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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Synonyms for equalize

Synonyms

balance, equate, even, level

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

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England lost 2–1 to Croatia after extra time in their World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, but not before trying to equalize in tricky fashion. — Charlotte Carroll, SI.com, "WATCH: England Tried to Score While Croatia Was Celebrating Go-Ahead Goal," 12 July 2018 The medical device sector did not take as big a hit as anticipated from the Trump Administration's 25 percent tariffs on $34 billion in Chinese goods that went into effect Friday, part of President Trump's plan to equalize global trade polices. — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, "Pacemakers, ultrasound gear costs could rise from China trade tariffs," 7 July 2018 Costa Rica got its first goal in Russia when defender Kendall Waston headed in a corner early in the second to equalize. — Gerald Imray, BostonGlobe.com, "Switzerland advances at World Cup after draw with Costa Rica," 27 June 2018 In the third minute of added time, Karim Ansarifard scored a late penalty to equalize for Iran after video review. — Mauricio Savarese, The Seattle Times, "Iran hopes for respect after stopping Ronaldo at World Cup," 25 June 2018 Colombia, the prematch favorite, which just used its attacking might to equalize? — Victor Mather, New York Times, "Japan’s World Cup Starts With a Wild Win Over Colombia," 20 June 2018 Perisic equalized in the 68th minute, though, and then set up Mandzukic in the 109th minute for the eventual winner. — Grant Wahl, SI.com, "Persistent Croatia Comes Back on England to Secure First World Cup Final Berth," 11 July 2018 Nigerian Victor Moses equalizes with a penalty kick in the 51st minute, to the delight of a few hundred select fans in green. — Steven Shundich, Cincinnati.com, "World Cup 2018: Dispatches from TML Mobster/Guest Hemingway in Russia, Episode 2," 4 July 2018 The draft equalizes competition and can give second-line teams a shot at a win that would propel them into the playoffs. — Mike Hembree, USA TODAY, "Kyle Busch knows that being on a winning roll can turn quickly," 27 Apr. 2018

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