equalize

verb
UK: /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/
US: /ˈiːkwəˌlaɪz/

  1. To make things the same or of an equal standard

    1. We should equalize the amount of food each person gets.
    2. The goal is to equalize opportunities for all students, regardless of background.

  2. To become equal in number, amount, or level with something else

    1. The game was tied when they equalize in the final minute.
    2. Rising costs could equalize the playing field, making smaller companies more competitive.

Synonyms

even out level balance standardize match
equalize transitive-verb

  1. To adjust something to make it uniform or consistent.

    1. We need to equalize the pressure in the tires.
    2. The software helps equalize audio levels for a better listening experience.
equalize intransitive-verb

  1. To become level or equal

    1. The two teams hope to equalize by the end of the game.
    2. With this new policy, we hope that all salaries will equalize over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "equalize" in English means: To make things the same or of an equal standard, To become equal in number, amount, or level with something else.

The phonetic transcription of "equalize" is /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/ in British English and /ˈiːkwəˌlaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "equalize": even out, level, balance, standardize, match.

Example usage of "equalize": "We should equalize the amount of food each person gets.". More examples on the page.