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equalizer

equalizer

1 5.3
A weight or tool that makes two sides level on a beam
  • noun
  • /ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : contrapeso
  • The coach added an equalizer to help balance the weights for a more stable lift.

Examples

  • I go nowhere without some type of equalizer; I don't demand respect, but they'll have to earn mine. Period.

    Blog text (16)

  • Dad calls it an 'equalizer.'

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Activate pressure equalizer.

    Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster (1965)

  • It simply wouldn't work as well as a force equalizer if it weren't both lethal and easily employable.

    Blog text (27)

  • You can't beat respect into folks, only fear—until they get backup or an equalizer (weapon)...

    Blog text (12)

  • To achieve better sound quality, the band used an equalizer to adjust the audio levels.

  • In a close game, the last-minute goal served as an equalizer that tied the score.

Synonyms

balance
vsequalizer
33 2.8

A tool that measures weight, like a scale

focuses on balancing or counteracting another weight rather than measuring
counterweight
vsequalizer
10 5.3

A weight that balances another weight in machines like cranes or elevators

emphasizes general balancing rather than only machine use
counterbalance
vsequalizer
7 5.4

A weight that balances a machine or object to keep it steady

focuses on a physical weight or device rather than including actions
stabilizer
vsequalizer
  • US
7 4.1

A device or material that keeps something steady, for example a tripod

works by opposing another weight or device rather than only adding general stability
balancer
vsequalizer
1 4.6

A person or tool that keeps something level

is limited to a weight or device rather than including a person
counterpoise
vsequalizer
9.5

A person or thing that balances another one

focuses on a weight or device rather than on abstract forces

Antonyms

imbalance
86 4.2

When different parts are not equal in amount or power

How Balanced

stabilizer
  • US
7 4.1
equalizer
  • Specialized
1 5.3
balancer
1 4.6
counterweight
10 5.3

Surface Forms

equalizer singular
equalizers plural

Morphology

equalizer = equalize (transparent) = equal + ize + er

Formed from the verb 'equalize' (equal + -ize) with the agent/instrument suffix '-er', so the device meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Equalizer comes from the root equal, which comes from an old Latin word aequus meaning 'even' or 'level'. A physical equalizer is a weight or device that makes two sides 'even' or balanced, so the name tells you exactly what it does.