Definitions

1. verb

to make or become equal in amount, degree, or status; to adjust or regulate something so that it is fair or even

“The government aims to equalize the tax rates for low-income households.”

2. verb

to compensate for or balance out an imbalance or inequality

“The company tried to equalize the workload among its employees.”

3. verb

to adjust the frequency or pitch of a sound, especially in music or radio broadcasting

“The DJ tried to equalize the sound levels for the concert.”

4. noun

the act of making or becoming equal

“The equalization of the tax rates was a major achievement for the government.”