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equal·ize (ē′kwəl īz′)

transitive verb equalized -·ized′, equalizing -·iz′·ing

  1. to make equal
  2. to make uniform
  3. to compensate for or correct (varying frequency or response characteristics) in recording, playback, etc.

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equalize Synonyms

equalize

v.

make equal, make even, balance, equate, even up, match, bring to a common level, level, square, adjust, standardize, regularize, make uniform, establish equilibrium, democratize.


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equalize Usage Examples

Object

  • pressure: Normally, crew members can equalize pressure during descent by swallowing or yawning or by tensing the muscles of the throat.

Preposition: on

  • minute: Fulham made several changes and took the game to the Academy and it was no surprise when they equalized on 68 minutes.

Used with why or when

  • when: Nine minutes later Town had equalized when Andy Booth headed the ball home from a Kenny Irons free kick.

Modifying Another Word

  • then: Andrew Whiteley then equalized for Nicholas ' men with a neat finish.

Preposition: in

  • minute: We equalized in the 89th minute through a late Rossi penalty.
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equalize quotes

We try to equalize before the others have scored.

-Blanchflower, Danny (Robert Dennio)

Those who attempt to level never equalize.

-Burke, Edmund

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