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equalise

Other forms: equalised; equalising; equalises

Definitions of equalise
  1. verb
    make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
    synonyms: equal, equalize, equate, match
    equal, match, rival, touch
    be equal to in quality or ability
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    types:
    homologise, homologize
    make homologous
    homogenise, homogenize
    cause to become equal or homogeneous as by mixing
    draw, tie
    finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    compensate; make the score equal
    synonyms: equalize, get even
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    type of:
    hit, rack up, score, tally
    gain points in a game
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