equalization
ˌikwələˈzeɪʃən
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Definition of equalization - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
balanceUSprocess of making things equal in amount or valueUS
  • The equalization of wealth among citizens is a controversial topic.
balancing equalizing
2.
audioTECH.adjustment of audio signals to balance frequency componentsTECH.
  • He adjusted the equalization on the mixer to enhance the bass response.
adjustment balancing calibration
3.
divingTECH.maneuvers to balance ear pressure while divingTECH.
  • Equalization is crucial for safe underwater diving.
adjustment balancing stabilization
4.
financeTECH.repayment related to investment income distributionTECH.
  • The investor received equalization as part of the income distribution.
reimbursement repayment
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Expressions with equalization

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process of balancing signal loss across frequencies
Attenuation equalization improves audio clarity in broadcasting.
financial pool used to reduce money differences between groups or regions
The government created an equalization fund to support poorer municipalities.
payment to a spouse for equal asset division
The divorce settlement included an equalization payment.
policy balancing international interest rates
The government implemented interest equalization to stabilize the economy.

Origin of equalization

Latin, aequalis (equal) + -ation (action)

Terms with equalization included in their meaning

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EQabbr.
abr: equalization
process of adjusting sound frequencies for balance
eqpabbr.
abr: equalization
process of making things equal or balanced

Examples of equalization in a sentence

  • The policy aimed at the equalization of tax burdens.
  • The equalization settings were off, making the music sound distorted.
  • Proper equalization can make a huge difference in sound quality.
  • Proper equalization prevents ear pain during descent.
  • Equalization techniques vary among divers.
  • Equalization payments were calculated for the fiscal year.

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  1. French:égalisation, compensation, ...
  2. German:Gleichstellung, Entzerrung, ...
  3. Italian:equalizzazione, ...
  4. Spanish:igualación, compensación, ...
  5. Portuguese:equalização, compensação, ...
  6. Chinese:均衡, 均衡器调整, ...
  7. Japanese:均等化, イコライゼーション, ...
  8. Arabic:مساواة, مُعَادَلَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַשְׁוָאָה, אִיקְווּלַיְיזֵצְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:уравнивание, эквализация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вирівнювання, еквалізація, ...
  12. Hindi:समानकरण, इक्वलाइजेशन, ...
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