equalize
[
ee
-kw
uh
-lahyz]
/ˈi kwəˌlaɪz/
verb (used with object)
,
equalized,
equalizing.
1.
to make
equal
:
to equalize tax burdens.
2.
to make uniform:
to equalize a rate of production.
Also,
especially British,
equalise
.
Origin
1580-90;
equal
+
-ize
Related forms
equalization,
noun
nonequalization,
noun
nonequalized,
adjective
nonequalizing,
adjective
unequalize,
verb (used with object),
unequalized,
unequalizing.
Examples from the web for
equalize
Now they want to come up with some law or whatever to
equalize
grant distribution.
Scientists call this phenomenon osmosis, which tends to
equalize
the salinity of the two solutions.
The popping noise you hear can help
equalize
the pressure inside your ear.
Don't build complex systems that put government in the position of trying to
equalize
all resources or ban all contributions.
It is not legitimate for the government to attempt to
equalize
electoral opportunities in this manner.
Another theory is that yawning helps
equalize
pressure in the middle ear with outside air pressure.
Wind flows from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure, until the pressures
equalize
.
Opening the windows will
equalize
the pressure, saving the building.
Each layer is positioned perpendicular to the adjacent layer to
equalize
strain, reduce splitting, and minimize warping.
equalize
the playing field, give the customer a voice and a choice, thank you.
British Dictionary definitions for
equalize
equalize
/
ˈiːkwəˌlaɪz
/
verb
1.
(
transitive
) to make equal or uniform; regularize
2.
(
intransitive
) (in sports) to reach the same score as one's opponent or opponents
Derived Forms
equalization,
equalisation,
noun
Word Origin and History for
equalize
v.
1580s, from
equal
+
-ize
. Related:
Equalized
;
equalizing
.