equalize
verb
equal·ize
ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz 
equalized; equalizing
1
: to make equal
2
a
: to compensate for
b
: to make uniform
especially
: to distribute evenly or uniformly
equalize the tax burden
c
: to adjust or correct the frequency characteristics of (an electronic signal) by restoring to their original level high frequencies that have been attenuated
chiefly British
: to tie the score
Examples of equalize in a Sentence
They are hoping to equalize pay for workers with similar jobs.
Educational opportunities have not yet equalized.
trying to equalize the pressure
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Anyone expecting a quick concession by the EU to equalize tariffs is likely to be disappointed, because Trump has said Europe has imposed an unfair regime on U.S. imports because of its use of subtle disguises known as non-tariff barriers.
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Neil Winton, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Rella Suskin, equity analyst at Morningstar, said Trump’s levy threats were likely a negotiating tactic aimed at equalizing U.S.-EU auto tariffs.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025
Despite twice conceding to Pep Guardiola's relentless City squad, Carlo Ancelotti's men found a way to not only equalize but snatch a late winner, sending them back to Spain in pole position.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
But the package still omits more substantial reforms, known as site-neutral payments, which would equalize Medicare payments for the same service, regardless of whether a provider was affiliated with a hospital or was an independent physician.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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Neil Winton, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Rella Suskin, equity analyst at Morningstar, said Trump’s levy threats were likely a negotiating tactic aimed at equalizing U.S.-EU auto tariffs.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025
Despite twice conceding to Pep Guardiola's relentless City squad, Carlo Ancelotti's men found a way to not only equalize but snatch a late winner, sending them back to Spain in pole position.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
But the package still omits more substantial reforms, known as site-neutral payments, which would equalize Medicare payments for the same service, regardless of whether a provider was affiliated with a hospital or was an independent physician.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equalize. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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equalize
verb
equal·ize
ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz
equalized; equalizing
1
: to make equal
2
: to make uniform
especially
: to distribute evenly
equalizer
noun
ˈē-kwə-ˌlī-zər
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