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equalizer (n.)

1792, agent noun from equalize. Sports sense attested by 1930; in the U.S. underworld slang sense of "pistol," it is from c. 1900.

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equalize (v.)
1580s, "make equal, cause to be equal in amount or degree," from equal (adj.) + -ize. Sports score sense attested by 1925. Related: Equalized; equalizing.

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Definitions of equalizer

equalizer (n.)
electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion;
Synonyms: equaliser
equalizer (n.)
a weight that balances another weight;
Synonyms: counterweight / counterbalance / counterpoise / balance / equaliser
equalizer (n.)
a score that makes the match even;
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Dictionary entries near equalizer

equalitarian

equalitarianism

equality

equalization

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equally

equanimity

equanimous

equate

equation

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