Word
equalizer
Phoneticsequal·iz·er
/ˈikwəˌɫaɪzɝ/
Definition
n. a device or tool that makes different things the same. In music, it helps balance the volume of different sounds. In sports, it is a rule that makes the game fair for everyone.
n. a device or mathematical tool used to balance or adjust levels. In a sporting context, it refers to a rule or action that neutralizes an advantage held by one side.
Examples
“The DJ used the equalizer to fix the bass sound.”
“The referee called a foul to act as an equalizer in the final minutes of the match.”
“By adjusting the equalizer on the mixing board, the engineer ensured that the high-frequency vocals were not drowned out by the low-end percussion.”
Examples
simple
“The DJ used the equalizer to fix the bass sound.”
contextual
“The referee called a foul to act as an equalizer in the final minutes of the match.”
complex
“By adjusting the equalizer on the mixing board, the engineer ensured that the high-frequency vocals were not drowned out by the low-end percussion.”
Real-World Examples
“The researchers propose that AI may be acting as an educational equalizer by allowing students to receive clear, high-quality explanations in their native language rather than relying primarily on English-language educational resources.” “Antoine Griezmann assisted on Tyrese Spicer’s late equalizer.” Etymology
From equalize + -er (nominal suffix: agent noun).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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