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   equalize

   /ˈiːkwəlʌɪz/

   verb

   • 1. make the same in quantity, size, or degree throughout a place or group: "the purpose is to equalize the workload among tutors"
   • ▪ make uniform in application or effect: "Britain is required to equalize pension rights between men and women" Similar make equalmake eveneven out/up/offmake levellevel (up/off)make uniformmake the samemake consistentregularizestandardizebring into linebalancesquarematch
   • ▪ become equal to a specified or standard level: "equal volumes tend to equalize in temperature"
   • 2. level the score in a match by scoring a goal: British "Morgan equalized ten minutes into the second half" Similar even up the scoredrawlevel the score

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘be equal to’): from equal + -ize, partly suggested by French égaliser.

   Scrabble Points: 26

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEQUALIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to make laws or treatment the same for all people or companies in a group or place: The latest proposals would implement appropriate measures to equalize the conditions of global trade.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › equalizeEqualize Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of EQUALIZE is to make equal. How to use equalize in a sentence. to make equal; to compensate for; to make uniform; especially : to distribute evenly or uniformly…

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEQUALIZE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   EQUALIZE meaning: 1. to make things or people equal: 2. to get the point in a game or competition that makes your…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › equalizeEqualize - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To equalize is to make sure something is shared evenly or uniformly. You might try to equalize how much cake each party guest gets by slicing it into identical pieces.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › equalizeEQUALIZE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Equalize definition: to make equal. See examples of EQUALIZE used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishequalize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [transitive] equalize something to make things equal in size, quantity, value, etc. in the whole of a place or group. a policy to equalize the distribution of resources throughout the country; We need to equalize the workload among the teaching staff.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEQUALIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. verb. To equalize a situation means to give everyone the same rights or opportunities, for example in education, wealth, or social status. Actual changes in practice relating to equalizing opportunity are taking place very slowly. [VERB noun] Such measures are needed to equalize wage rates between countries. [VERB noun]