Equalize

Quick meaning: Equalize is a verb meaning (transitive) To make equal; to cause to correspond in amount or degree.

Meaning

(transitive) To make equal; to cause to correspond in amount or degree.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive, sports) To make the scoreline equal by scoring points.
2. (category theory, of a morphism) to precompose with each of a parallel pair of morphisms so as to yield the same composite morphism.
3. (signal processing) To adjust the balance between frequency components within an electronic signal.
4. (underwater diving) To clear the ears to balance the pressure in the middle ear with the outside pressure by letting air enter along the Eustachian tubes.
5. (obsolete, transitive) To be equal to; to equal, to rival.

Example Sentences

to equalize accounts, burdens, or taxes

One poor moment can suffice / To equalize the lofty and the low.

No system of instruction will completely equalize natural powers.

polling the reformed churches whether they equalize in number those of his three kingdoms

Word Forms

• equalizes
• equalizing
• equalized
• equalise

Synonyms for equalize

Depending on context, synonyms include equal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include equal, equate, equality, balance, equilibrate, align.

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