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equalizer

[ ee-kwuh-lahy-zer ]

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noun

a person or thing that equalizes.
any of various devices or appliances for equalizing strains, pressures, etc.
Electricity. an electric network of inductance, capacitance, or resistance established between two points in a given network to secure some constant relation, as even attenuation, between the two points.
Slang. a weapon, as a pistol, blackjack, or switchblade knife.

equalizer

/ ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzə /

a person or thing that equalizes, esp a device to counterbalance opposing forces
an electronic network introduced into a transmission circuit to alter its response, esp to reduce distortion by equalizing its response over a specified frequency range
sport a goal, point, etc, that levels the score
slang.
a weapon, esp a gun

equalizer

/ ē′kwə-lī′zər /

An electronic device made of filters and amplifiers, used to alter the relative strengths of different frequencies in an electronic signal. Equalizers are used primarily in audio equipment, allowing fine-tuning of the signal to compensate for distortions such as weak response or oversensitivity at various frequencies.
◆ A graphic equalizer uses a set of controls that determine the level of boost or suppression of individual frequencies. The controls are usually sliding faders, set up in a row from lowest frequency to highest frequency, so that the final settings resemble a graph of the frequency response of the equalizer.
◆ A parametric equalizer consists of one or more filters whose characteristics can be controlled, such as the frequency to be manipulated, whether to boost or suppress the frequency, the amount of boost or suppression, and how much nearby frequencies are also affected.

First recorded in 1785–95; equalize + -er ¹

Music, the great equalizer, can reach people in a way nothing else can.

This notion of pestilence as a “great equalizer” has remained in vogue ever since plague pop culture began.

Belgium pressed relentlessly for an equalizer, dominating play from about the 70th minute to the final whistle.

And acne, well, acne is just the great equalizer (move over, death and taxes).

Calling guns “the great equalizer,” Trotter said women need firearms to protect themselves against male attackers.

What should be done with a broken engine truck spring or equalizer?

What should be done if a driving spring hanger or equalizer should break?

For a broken equalizer, block on top of engine truck boxes and under truck frame.

Interest is therefore the equalizer of the value of things in different periods.

A victory is for a time a great equalizer of military caste.

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