equalize

English

/ˈiːkwəlaɪz/, /ˈikwəˌlaɪz/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To make equal; to cause to correspond in amount or degree.
  • (obsolete) To be equal to; to equal, to rival.
  • (intransitive) To make the scoreline equal by scoring points.
  • (underwater diving) To clear the ears to balance the pressure in the middle ear with the outside pressure by letting air enter along the Eustachian tubes.
  • (category theory) Said of a morphism: to pre-compose with each of a parallel pair of morphisms so as to yield the same composite morphism.

Etymology

Suffix from English equal.

Origin

English

equal

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