equalize
verb
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
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 on the Web
Substitute Cole Palmer equalized for England in the 73rd minute to cancel out Nico Williams’ opener in the 47th from 17-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal’s pass.
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Apress, Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2024
Nashville found space at times to pressure United down the stretch and threaten to equalize, but D.C. held firm defensively.
—Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
Keep interior doors open Keeping interior doors open at night allows the air temperature in your home to equalize, which helps bring temperatures down slightly overall.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
England looked certain to be exiting the tournament in the last 16 after Ivan Schranz had given Slovakia a deserved first-half lead, but Bellingham stepped up in the 95th minute to equalize with a superb bicycle kick and send the game into extra time.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 30 June 2024
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Apress, Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2024
Nashville found space at times to pressure United down the stretch and threaten to equalize, but D.C. held firm defensively.
—Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
Keep interior doors open Keeping interior doors open at night allows the air temperature in your home to equalize, which helps bring temperatures down slightly overall.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
England looked certain to be exiting the tournament in the last 16 after Ivan Schranz had given Slovakia a deserved first-half lead, but Bellingham stepped up in the 95th minute to equalize with a superb bicycle kick and send the game into extra time.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 30 June 2024
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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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