equalize

[ ee-kwuh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, e·qual·ized, e·qual·iz·ing.

1. to make equal:

   to equalize tax burdens.

2. to make uniform:

   to equalize a rate of production.

equalize

/ ˈiːkwəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to make equal or uniform; regularize
2. intr (in sports) to reach the same score as one's opponent or opponents

Derived Forms

• ˌequaliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• equal·i·zation noun
• none·qual·i·zation noun
• non·equal·ized adjective
• non·equal·izing adjective
• un·equal·ize verb (used with object) unequalized unequalizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of equalize¹

First recorded in 1580–90; equal + -ize

Example Sentences

Richardson said she’d consider a tax initiative that would “help to more equalize how we all pay.”

From Los Angeles Times

The first few years of elementary school, Pavri said, present a real opportunity to equalize learning for young children.

From Los Angeles Times

On the balcony, one of the things you ask yourself is what you can do to equalize the power.

From Salon

That’s the opposite of a commonly held misconception: “There’s still a chunk of people out there who think you’re supposed to open the doors and windows to equalize the pressure,” Smith said.

From Seattle Times

Both the Israeli government and opposition parties predictably voiced disdain for a warrant that they say should not equalize the two belligerents' violations.

From Salon

Related Words

• adjust
• even up