equal·ize also Brit equal·ise 
/ˈi:kwəˌlaɪz/ verb
equal·iz·es; equal·ized; equal·iz·ing /ˈi:kwəˌlaɪz/ verb 1 : to make (something) equal or to become equal [+ obj] ▪ They are hoping to equalize pay for workers with similar jobs. ▪ We need to equalize educational opportunities for all children. [=to give equal educational opportunities to all children] [no obj] ▪ Educational opportunities have not yet equalized. 2 : to make (something) even or to become even [+ obj] ▪ trying to equalize the pressure [no obj] ▪ The pressure soon equalized. 3 [no obj] Brit, sports : to tie the score
▪ Their best chance to equalize [=(US) tie] came in the 60th minute. — see also equalizer
▪ Their best chance to equalize [=(US) tie] came in the 60th minute. — see also equalizer
— equal·i·za·tion also Brit equal·i·sa·tion /ˌi:kwələˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌi:kwəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
/ˌi:kwələˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌi:kwəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
