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equalization

/ˌiːkwəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: equalisation)
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Plural:equalizations
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equalization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of making things equal, uniform, or balanced in amount, value, status, or distribution.

Example

"The new tax policy aims at the equalization of funding across all public school districts in the state."


2

The adjustment of the balance between frequency components within an electronic or audio signal to improve sound quality or correct distortion.

Example

"The sound engineer applied subtle equalization to reduce the harsh treble frequencies in the vocal track."


3

The process of balancing air pressure inside the middle ear and sinuses with the ambient external pressure, especially during scuba diving or aviation.

Example

"Proper ear equalization is essential for divers as they descend into deeper water."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from the verb 'equalize' and the noun-forming suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Latin adjective 'aequalis' (uniform, level, or equal).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Equalization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/equalization
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