equalizer

Ties the score

An equalizer is something that levels a playing field or neutralizes an advantage.

A gun is sometimes called the great equalizer—it lets a smaller person match a larger one.

In audio, an equalizer adjusts frequency levels to balance sound: She boosted the bass on the equalizer.

In sports, an equalizer is a goal or score that ties the game.

audio

frequency

Rate of recurrence

mixer · amplifier · sound · volume · stereo · speakers · headphones · acoustics · decibels · fidelity

balance

equilibrium

State of balance

stability · parity · equipoise · evenness · counterbalance · neutrality · leveling · fairness · uniformity · standardization

sports

goal

Desired end result

momentum · rally · second half · stoppage time · penalty kick

weapon

firearm

Projectile weapon using explosives

sidearm · colt · sniper · self-defense · holster · concealed carry · protection · deterrent

Categories
Opposites
BALANCE vs. IMBALANCE

equalizerdifferentiator

What makes one distinct

divider · discriminator · separator · tilter · polarizer

DISADVANTAGE vs. ADVANTAGE

equalizeradvantage

Favorable position or circumstance

edge · upper hand · unfair advantage · leg up · trump card

AUDIO ADJUSTMENT (technical sense)

equalizerdistorter

One who alters reality

compressor · limiter

Phrases
Family

equalize, equalized, equalizes, equalization, equalizing, equalizers

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G