equalize
Level the field
To equalize is to make things equal or uniform.
You might equalize pressure between two chambers, equalize pay across departments, or equalize the volume on different audio tracks.
In sports, to equalize is to tie the score: They equalized in the final minute.
An equalizer is a device—especially in audio—that adjusts frequencies to achieve balance.
Horizontal or uniform position
- even outMake uniformly level
- stabilizeMake firm or constant
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- counterbalanceOffsetting force or weight
offset · neutralize · equilibrate · proportion · distribute · adjust · calibrate · compensate
Identical throughout
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- normalizeMake regular or standard
- harmonizeBring into agreement
- alignArrange in a row
synchronize · calibrate · regulate · match · conform · unify · homogenize · systematize
Impartial treatment or ownership value
- parityState of being equal
- justiceFair treatment under law
- rightsJustified claims to freedoms
- opportunityFavorable circumstance for advancement
access · democratize · redistribute · inclusion · disparity · gap · inequality · discrimination
Amount of space filled
- levelsHeights or ranked stages
- loudnessPerceived sound intensity
- gainPositive return received
- compressionForcing into smaller space
normalize · mix · master · decibels · limiter · dynamics · fader · EQ
Of the air above
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- cabinSimple wooden dwelling
- depressurizeRemove internal pressure
- earsAuditory organs, paired
diving · scuba · decompression · barometric · elevation · acclimatize · equilibrium · valve
level
Horizontal or uniform position
counterbalance · offset · neutralize · equilibrate · proportion · distribute · adjust · calibrate · compensate · center
uniform
Identical throughout
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- normalizeMake regular or standard
- harmonizeBring into agreement
align · synchronize · calibrate · regulate · match · conform · unify · homogenize · systematize · streamline
equity
Impartial treatment or ownership value
opportunity · access · democratize · redistribute · inclusion · disparity · gap · inequality · discrimination · privilege
volume
Amount of space filled
compression · normalize · mix · master · decibels · limiter · dynamics · fader · EQ · sound
atmospheric
Of the air above
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- cabinSimple wooden dwelling
- depressurizeRemove internal pressure
ears · diving · scuba · decompression · barometric · elevation · acclimatize · equilibrium · valve · chamber
- adjustmentsadjustment, tweaks, adjust, shifts, fixes
- balance verbsbalance, equilibrate, stabilize, steady, counterbalance
- audio productionDAW, mixing, mixing board, audio mixer, Foley
- battery actionscharge, recharge, drain, discharge, deplete
- audio controlsplay, pause, stop, record, rewind
- transformationschange, changes, transform, transforms, transformation
equalizeunbalance
Disturb stability or composure
imbalance · skew · destabilize · tilt · tip the scales
equalizedifferentiate
Identify differences between things
vary · diversify · disproportion · unmatch · stratify
equalizepull ahead
Gain a leading position
take the lead · go ahead · outpace · outscore
- gender equalityEqual treatment regardless sex
- racial equalityEqual treatment regardless of ancestry
- equality before the lawUniform application of justice
- marriage equalitySame legal wedlock for all
- political equalityEqual power in governance
- social equalityEqual standing among people
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