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
The first few years of elementary school, Pavri said, present a real opportunity to equalize learning for young children.
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Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
And if Alexander Hamilton was told to equalize something or to rationalize something with other countries, that's a standard.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Whereas the state attempts to provide extra operating funding for schools with poor children, there is no similar effort to equalize financial allotments for school construction.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
Germany did not give up without a fight, putting pressure on the U.S. in an attempt to equalize the game, but the European team was ultimately unsuccessful.
—Gadi Schwartz, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2024
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Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
And if Alexander Hamilton was told to equalize something or to rationalize something with other countries, that's a standard.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Whereas the state attempts to provide extra operating funding for schools with poor children, there is no similar effort to equalize financial allotments for school construction.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
Germany did not give up without a fight, putting pressure on the U.S. in an attempt to equalize the game, but the European team was ultimately unsuccessful.
—Gadi Schwartz, NBC News, 7 Aug. 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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