equalise meaning

UK US /ˈikwəlaɪz/ 3 syllables

equalise (verb): compensate; make the score equal.

Spelling: equalise (British) · equalize (American)

equalise has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

equalise as a verb

  1. compensate; make the score equal

    Synonyms: equalize, get even

    Type of: score

    Related forms: equalisation

  2. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
    • let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office
    • The company matched the discount policy of its competitors

    Synonyms: equal, match, equalize, equate

    Type of: change

    Kinds: homologize, homogenize, tie

    Related forms: equalisation, equaliser

How to pronounce equalise

equalise is pronounced /ˈikwəlaɪz/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with EQ · words ending in SE · 8-letter words

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