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.
Also especially British, e·qual·ise.

Origin of equalize

First recorded in 1580–90; equal + -ize

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Words nearby equalize

equali, equalitarian, equality, equality state, equalization payment, equalize, equalizer, equally, equanil, equanimity, equanimous

Words related to equalize

adjust, even, trim, square, standardize, handicap, rival, level, smooth, equal, compare, socialize, emulate, equate, coordinate, establish, parallel, match, communize, regularize

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British Dictionary definitions for equalize

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 of equalize

equalization or equalisation, noun