equalize

(ēkwəl īz′)

transitive verb equalized, equalizing

  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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See equalize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb e·qual·ized, e·qual·iz·ing, e·qual·iz·es
verb, transitive
  1. To make equal: equalized the responsibilities of the staff members.
  2. To make uniform.
verb, intransitive
To constitute or induce equality, equilibrium, or balance.

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  • eˌqual·i·zaˈtion (ēˌkwə-lĭ-zāˈshən) noun

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