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equalize

[ ee-kwuh-lahyz ]
/ ˈi kwəˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), e·qual·ized, e·qual·iz·ing.

to make equal: to equalize tax burdens.
to make uniform: to equalize a rate of production.

RELATED WORDS

comparison, counteraction, compensation, offset, balance, ballast, equilibrium, stabilization

Nearby words

equali, equalitarian, equality, equality state, equalization payment, equalize, equalizer, equally, equanil, equanimity, equanimous
Also especially British, e·qual·ise.

Origin of equalize

First recorded in 1580–90; equal + -ize

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British Dictionary definitions for equalization

equalize

equalise

/ (ˈiːkwəˌlaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to make equal or uniform; regularize
(intr) (in sports) to reach the same score as one's opponent or opponents

Derived Forms

equalization or equalisation, noun
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