equalize

American  

[ee-kwuh-lahyz] / ˈi kwəˌlaɪz /

especially British, equalise

verb (used with object)

equalized, equalizing

1. to make equal.

   to equalize tax burdens.

2. to make uniform.

   to equalize a rate of production.

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equalize British  

/ ˈiːkwəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to make equal or uniform; regularize

2. (intr) (in sports) to reach the same score as one's opponent or opponents

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Other Word Forms

• equalization noun
• nonequalization noun
• nonequalized adjective
• nonequalizing adjective
• unequalize verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of equalize

First recorded in 1580–90; equal + -ize

Example Sentences

Rather, his numerous public appearances in the past few months have been filled with talk about the potential for AI to be more of an equalizing force for technology.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s relatively easy to equalize the inheritance for your sons, even if you make gifts during your lifetime.

From MarketWatch

To equalize your grandchildren’s inheritance later, you can adjust the distribution in your will or trust, reducing their shares by the amount you have already given each of them.

From MarketWatch

To equalize their inheritance later, you can adjust the distribution in your will or trust, reducing your grandnieces’ shares by the amount you have gifted each.

From MarketWatch

To equalize inheritance later, you can simply adjust the distribution in your will or trust, reducing your son and daughter’s shares by the amount you have gifted each.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• adjust
• even up