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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But hospitals have long fought off any attempts to equalize payment rates, arguing such a move would hurt rural providers and those that rely on a high proportion of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
In my opinion, this act will be another opportunity to equalize the status of men and women.
—Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Oct. 2024
With Miami trailing 1-0, Messi latched onto a Luis Suárez pass inside the box and tapped the ball into the net to equalize.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 15 Sep. 2024
Bayern did equalize through Harry Kane but then fell apart as Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski put Barça 3-1 up by the break.
—Ben Church, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
In my opinion, this act will be another opportunity to equalize the status of men and women.
—Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Oct. 2024
With Miami trailing 1-0, Messi latched onto a Luis Suárez pass inside the box and tapped the ball into the net to equalize.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 15 Sep. 2024
Bayern did equalize through Harry Kane but then fell apart as Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski put Barça 3-1 up by the break.
—Ben Church, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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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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