even out
phrasal verbevened out; evening out; evens out
Definition of even out
1 : to become level
After a long climb the ground evened out.
2 : to make (something) even and smooth
Let me even out the rug.
3 : to reach a balanced or middle state between extremes over a period of time
The economy had good periods and bad periods, but it all evened out by the end of the year. Any variations will be evened out eventually.
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