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
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
Trump argues that such measures will equalize the playing field for the U.S. in regards to global trade.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
Santos led 1-0 when the former Barça man – who also celebrated his 33rd birthday on Wednesday – took to the field, but Botafogo equalized through a Alexandre de Jesus header from a corner in the 67th minute.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Her work, which features bespoke furnishings, intricate architectural details, and sharp attention to form and scale, equalizes Nordic minimalism with cosmopolitan elegance.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equalize. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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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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