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e⋅qual⋅ize

[ee-kwuh-lahyz]
–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.
1. to make equal: to equalize tax burdens.
2. to make uniform: to equalize a rate of production.
Also, especially British, e⋅qual⋅ise.


Origin:
1580–90; equal + -ize


e⋅qual⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun
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e·qual·ize   (ē'kwə-līz')   
v.   e·qual·ized, e·qual·iz·ing, e·qual·iz·es

v.   tr.
  1. To make equal: equalized the responsibilities of the staff members.

  2. To make uniform.

v.   intr.
To constitute or induce equality, equilibrium, or balance.
e'qual·i·za'tion (ē'kwə-lĭ-zā'shən) n.
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