equalizer
equalizer Lexical Profile
equalizer Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person, thing, or concept that removes disparities or differences, creating a state of balance or fairness.
"Public education is often considered a great societal equalizer, providing critical opportunities to individuals regardless of their socioeconomic background."
A goal, point, or run scored in a sporting event that brings the competing teams to a tie.
"In the final minutes of the match, the striker scored a dramatic equalizer to keep his team's tournament hopes alive."
A piece of electronic audio equipment or software designed to adjust the balance of different frequency bands within an audio signal.
"The sound engineer carefully adjusted the equalizer to reduce the harsh treble and boost the bass during the live performance."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'equalize' with the agent suffix '-er'. Ultimately stems from Latin 'aequalis' meaning 'uniform' or 'identical'. First recorded in the early 19th century.
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