Equalize: meaning, definitions and examples

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equalize

[ ˈiːkwəˌlaɪz ]

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mathematics

To make equal or uniform in some respect, to balance or adjust the values of quantities or parameters.

Synonyms

even out, level off, standardize

Examples of usage

The teacher asked the students to equalize the equations before solving them.
The software automatically equalizes the audio levels for a seamless listening experience.

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social

To provide equal opportunities or treatment to individuals regardless of their background or circumstances.

Synonyms

level the playing field, make fair

Examples of usage

The organization aims to equalize access to education for all children.
The government is working to equalize pay between genders in the workplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "equalize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equalizar

🇮🇳 समान करना

🇩🇪 ausgleichen

🇮🇩 menyamakan

🇺🇦 вирівнювати

🇵🇱 wyrównać

🇯🇵 均等にする

🇫🇷 égaliser

🇪🇸 igualar

🇹🇷 eşitlemek

🇰🇷 동등하게 하다

🇸🇦 توحيد

🇨🇿 vyrovnat

🇸🇰 vyrovnať

🇨🇳 使平等

🇸🇮 izenačiti

🇮🇸 jafna

🇰🇿 теңестіру

🇬🇪 გადატანა

🇦🇿 bərabərləşdirmək

🇲🇽 igualar

Word origin

The word 'equalize' originated from the combination of the prefix 'equal-' meaning 'the same in quantity, size, degree, value, or rank' and the suffix '-ize' meaning 'to make or become'. The term first appeared in the mid-17th century and has been used in various contexts to denote the act of making things equal or balanced.