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ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz

equalized; equalizing

Definition

transitive verb
to make equal
to compensate for
to make uniform
especially to distribute evenly or uniformly //equalize the tax burden
to adjust or correct the frequency characteristics of (an electronic signal) by restoring to their original level high frequencies that have been attenuated
intransitive verb
chiefly British to tie the score

Other Words

equalization ˌē-kwə-lə-ˈzā-shən noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

balance equate even level

Examples

//They are hoping to equalize pay for workers with similar jobs.
//Educational opportunities have not yet equalized.
//trying to equalize the pressure

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

equalize

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

to make equal in amount, degree, or status //a plan to equalize educational opportunities for all the state's children, rich and poor alike
Synonyms

balance equate even level
Related Words

equilibrate equipoise
accommodate adjust compensate fit
counterbalance
homogenize normalize regularize standardize
democratize
Near Antonyms

disequilibrate

equilibrium

noun

equi·lib·ri·um

ˌē-kwə-ˈli-brē-əm ˌe-

plural equilibriums or equilibria ˌē-kwə-ˈli-brē-ə ˌe-

Definition

a state of intellectual or emotional balance poise //trying to recover his equilibrium
a state of adjustment between opposing or divergent influences or elements
a state of balance between opposing forces or actions that is either static (as in a body acted on by forces whose resultant is zero) or dynamic (as in a reversible chemical reaction when the rates of reaction in both directions are equal)
balance sense 4a

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

balance counterpoise equilibration equipoise poise stasis

Antonyms

disequilibration disequilibrium imbalance nonequilibrium unbalance

Examples

//Supply and demand were in equilibrium.
//we must find an equilibrium between commercial development and conservation of our natural treasures

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology

Latin aequilibrium, from aequilibris being in equilibrium, from aequi- + libra weight, balance

equilibrium

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another //we must find an equilibrium between commercial development and conservation of our natural treasures
Synonyms

balance counterpoise equilibration equipoise poise stasis
Related Words

counterbalance offset
firmness fixedness security stability steadiness
Near Antonyms

changeability fluctuation inconstancy insecurity instability mutability precariousness shakiness unsteadiness volatility
Antonyms

disequilibration disequilibrium imbalance nonequilibrium unbalance
evenness of emotions or temper //that stunning insult left me speechless, and several minutes passed before I recovered my equilibrium
Synonyms

aplomb calmness collectedness composedness composure cool coolness countenance equanimity imperturbability placidity repose sangfroid self-composedness self-possession serenity tranquility (or tranquillity) tranquilness
Related Words

assurance confidence poise self-assurance self-assuredness self-confidence self-trust
easygoingness laid-backness
apathy detachment impassivity indifference insensibility numbness phlegm unconcern
Near Antonyms

alarm (also alarum) anxiety anxiousness apprehension apprehensiveness care concern disquiet solicitude uneasiness worry
excitability excitableness nervousness
disturbance
Antonyms

agitation discomposure perturbation

etch

verb

ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz

equalized; equalizing

Definition

transitive verb
to make equal
to compensate for
to make uniform
especially to distribute evenly or uniformly //equalize the tax burden
to adjust or correct the frequency characteristics of (an electronic signal) by restoring to their original level high frequencies that have been attenuated
intransitive verb
chiefly British to tie the score

Other Words

equalization ˌē-kwə-lə-ˈzā-shən noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

balance equate even level

Examples

//They are hoping to equalize pay for workers with similar jobs.
//Educational opportunities have not yet equalized.
//trying to equalize the pressure

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

equalize

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

to make equal in amount, degree, or status //a plan to equalize educational opportunities for all the state's children, rich and poor alike
Synonyms

balance equate even level
Related Words

equilibrate equipoise
accommodate adjust compensate fit
counterbalance
homogenize normalize regularize standardize
democratize
Near Antonyms

disequilibrate

equilibrium

noun

equi·lib·ri·um

ˌē-kwə-ˈli-brē-əm ˌe-

plural equilibriums or equilibria ˌē-kwə-ˈli-brē-ə ˌe-

Definition

a state of intellectual or emotional balance poise //trying to recover his equilibrium
a state of adjustment between opposing or divergent influences or elements
a state of balance between opposing forces or actions that is either static (as in a body acted on by forces whose resultant is zero) or dynamic (as in a reversible chemical reaction when the rates of reaction in both directions are equal)
balance sense 4a

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

balance counterpoise equilibration equipoise poise stasis

Antonyms

disequilibration disequilibrium imbalance nonequilibrium unbalance

Examples

//Supply and demand were in equilibrium.
//we must find an equilibrium between commercial development and conservation of our natural treasures

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology

Latin aequilibrium, from aequilibris being in equilibrium, from aequi- + libra weight, balance

equilibrium

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another //we must find an equilibrium between commercial development and conservation of our natural treasures
Synonyms

balance counterpoise equilibration equipoise poise stasis
Related Words

counterbalance offset
firmness fixedness security stability steadiness
Near Antonyms

changeability fluctuation inconstancy insecurity instability mutability precariousness shakiness unsteadiness volatility
Antonyms

disequilibration disequilibrium imbalance nonequilibrium unbalance
evenness of emotions or temper //that stunning insult left me speechless, and several minutes passed before I recovered my equilibrium
Synonyms

aplomb calmness collectedness composedness composure cool coolness countenance equanimity imperturbability placidity repose sangfroid self-composedness self-possession serenity tranquility (or tranquillity) tranquilness
Related Words

assurance confidence poise self-assurance self-assuredness self-confidence self-trust
easygoingness laid-backness
apathy detachment impassivity indifference insensibility numbness phlegm unconcern
Near Antonyms

alarm (also alarum) anxiety anxiousness apprehension apprehensiveness care concern disquiet solicitude uneasiness worry
excitability excitableness nervousness
disturbance
Antonyms

agitation discomposure perturbation

etch

verb