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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Host a family retreat, hire an independent consultant, and use life insurance to equalize inheritance.
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Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The host then equalized in the 83rd minute courtesy of Andri Guðjohnsen to set up a frantic end to the game.
—Ben Church, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Shifting the area rugs and furniture around occasionally can equalize the UV exposure while slowing the overall fading of the wood floor.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
For the first time since the 2012 Olympic semifinal, Team USA did not lead at halftime, instead tied 25-25 thanks to a late layup from former UConn star Napheesa Collier to equalize it.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2024
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Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The host then equalized in the 83rd minute courtesy of Andri Guðjohnsen to set up a frantic end to the game.
—Ben Church, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Shifting the area rugs and furniture around occasionally can equalize the UV exposure while slowing the overall fading of the wood floor.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
For the first time since the 2012 Olympic semifinal, Team USA did not lead at halftime, instead tied 25-25 thanks to a late layup from former UConn star Napheesa Collier to equalize it.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2024
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equalize. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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