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
But Barcelona equalized with two goals from Polish star Robert Lewandowski, who was named Man of the Match.
—
Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2024
San Jose finally equalized in the 75th minute on Jeremy Ebobisse’s strike in the box, but Los Angeles responded with substitute Miguel Berry’s tap-in off a Miki Yamane assist in the 89th minute.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
Related article Argentina coach slams ‘circus’ as chaos descends on Olympic soccer opener
The US didn’t fold, though, and came close to equalizing just minutes later, but defender John Tolkin saw his header cannon off the crossbar.
—Ben Church, CNN, 25 July 2024
Spain equalized less than 10 minutes later with a goal from Aitana Bonmati.
—NBC News, 25 July 2024
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Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2024
San Jose finally equalized in the 75th minute on Jeremy Ebobisse’s strike in the box, but Los Angeles responded with substitute Miguel Berry’s tap-in off a Miki Yamane assist in the 89th minute.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
Related article Argentina coach slams ‘circus’ as chaos descends on Olympic soccer opener
The US didn’t fold, though, and came close to equalizing just minutes later, but defender John Tolkin saw his header cannon off the crossbar.
—Ben Church, CNN, 25 July 2024
Spain equalized less than 10 minutes later with a goal from Aitana Bonmati.
—NBC News, 25 July 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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