equalize

 
Pronunciation: /ˈiːkwəlʌɪz/
(also equalise)

verb

  • 1 [with object] make the same in quantity, size, or degree throughout a place or group: the purpose is to equalize the workload among tutors
  • make uniform in application or effect: Britain is required to equalize pension rights between men and women
  • 2 [no object] British level the score in a match by scoring a goal: Morgan equalized ten minutes into the second half

Derivatives

equalization

Pronunciation: /-ˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'be equal to'): from equal + -ize, partly suggested by French égaliser