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Word

equalization

Phoneticsequal·iza·tion

/ˌikwəɫɪˈzeɪʃən/

UK spelling · equalisation

Definition

n. the process of making two things the same in value or amount. In finance, it often refers to adjusting prices or payments so they are fair and balanced.

n. the process of making two or more things equal in value, amount, or status. In a financial context, it typically involves adjusting for differences in interest rates or exchange rates to ensure a fair transaction.

Examples

“The bank handles the equalization of interest rates between the two countries.”

“After the merger, the company had to manage the equalization of benefits for employees from both former organizations.”

“The central bank's intervention was designed to prevent the equalization of exchange rates, which would have otherwise led to a significant loss of domestic market share for local exporters.”

Examples

simple

“The bank handles the equalization of interest rates between the two countries.”

contextual

“After the merger, the company had to manage the equalization of benefits for employees from both former organizations.”

complex

“The central bank's intervention was designed to prevent the equalization of exchange rates, which would have otherwise led to a significant loss of domestic market share for local exporters.”

Etymology

From equalize + -ation.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Word family

equalizationNounequalizerNoun

Domain

Finance

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Level
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Occasional
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