equalize

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verb equal·ize \ ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz \

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

But junior forward Janci Courtaney equalized for Valparaiso with less than five minutes left, blasting a shot from the right wing.

— michael osipoff, Post-Tribune, "Courtney Krol's long shot lifts Chesterton past Valparaiso in overtime," 22 Aug. 2017
Marcos Tavares took advantage of a defensive error to fire Maribor ahead in the 10th minute, but Anthony Nwakaeme equalized two minutes later with a spectacular volley into the roof of the net.

— USA TODAY, "Napoli beats 9-man Nice 2-0, closes in on Champions League," 16 Aug. 2017
Even as outright quotas and more open attempts to equalize the numbers of minority enrollees were defeated, the term stuck.

— vann r. newkirk ii, The Atlantic, "The Myth of Reverse Racism," 5 Aug. 2017
But equalizing Selena's work with King's is disrespectful.

— gabe bergado, Teen Vogue, "The Internet Is Not Happy Over Tweets Comparing Selena Gomez and Martin Luther King Jr.," 17 July 2017
Sucking on a pacifier, nursing or having a bottle handy can help the baby equalize that pressure on the way up and down.

— kristen jordan shamus, Detroit Free Press, "Have kids, will travel. Why you should take your children with you on vacation," 16 July 2017
But FC Cincinnati equalized less than 10 minutes later.

— daniel karell, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville City FC falls 3-2 at home to rival FC Cincinnati in front of record crowd," 15 July 2017
The researchers used a computer program to equalize certain maternal and child variables, such as maternal education, household income, and child gender.

— rita giordano, Philly.com, "Sugary drinks in pregnancy can lead to weight woes in childhood, study says," 10 July 2017
The Cosmos equalized 10 minute later with a low blast by Emmanuel Ledesma from 20 yards out.

— kevin johnston, Indianapolis Star, "Eleven’s unblemished summer continues in win over Cosmos," 8 July 2017

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