equalizer

noun

equal·​iz·​er ˈē-kwə-ˌlī-zər How to pronounce equalizer (audio)
: one that equalizes: such as
a
: a score that ties a game
b
: an electronic device (as in a sound-reproducing system) used to adjust response to different audio frequencies

Examples of equalizer in a Sentence

He scored the equalizer in the 60th minute.
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But only 1 point has arrived since De Zerbi stepped in as Spurs let in a heartbreaking late equalizer at home to Brighton last weekend. Tim Rohan, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026 Duchene, who had prevented the shorthanded goal at the other end of the rink, scored the equalizer. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 There's no accompanying app to adjust levels or equalizer, which can be a deal-breaker for some. New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026 Callender stretched out to deny the shot, keeping Minnesota United within striking distance for the equalizer minutes later. Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equalizer

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of equalizer was in 1624

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“Equalizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/equalizer. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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