equalisation

Bringing into balance

Equalisation is the British spelling of equalization—the process of making things equal or uniform.

In audio engineering, equalisation adjusts the balance of frequencies in a sound signal: The recording needed some equalisation to reduce the bass.

In finance, equalisation funds redistribute resources to reduce disparities between regions or institutions.

audio

mixing

Combining into one mass

bass · treble · midrange · gain · decibels · compression · loudness · bandwidth · parametric · graphic

technical

calibration

Adjusting for measurement accuracy

standardisation · normalisation · correction · optimisation · regulation · synchronisation · compensation · matching · balancing · zeroing

fairness

justice

Fair treatment under law

evenhandedness · parity · redistribution · affirmative action · levelling · democratisation · inclusion · accessibility · opportunity · representation

physical

levelling

Making flat or even

evening · planing · uniformity · distribution · spreading · averaging · homogenisation · isostasy · subsidence · settling

pressure

decompression

Reduction of pressure

cabin · diving · ears · popping · atmospheric · equilibration · descent · ascent · scuba · pressurisation

Opposites
balance and distribution

equalisationinequality

Unequal distribution of resources

imbalance · disequilibrium · disparity · inequity · asymmetry

differentiation and distinction

equalisationdifferentiation

Recognizing meaningful differences

stratification · polarisation · discrimination · segregation · divergence

Family

equal, equally, equality, equity, unequal, equation, inequality, equate, equator

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