Equalized

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. Made two or more things the same in size, number, or amount ; adjusted a score or balance so that they were level or even
2. Brought into equality in quantity or degree ; brought competition or results to a tie by scoring or adjusting
3. Caused to be uniform in value or condition ; changed the outcome or status by matching or balancing marks or figures

Etymology: "Equalized" is the past tense of "equalize," which is built from the adjective "equal" and the suffix "-ize." The adjective "equal" came into English from Latin "aequalis," which itself grew from "aequus," meaning level, even or fair. The Latin root reached English by way of Middle English and carries the sense of sameness in size, amount or value. The suffix is the more interesting part. "-ize" traces back through Late Latin "-izare" and Ancient Greek "-izein," where it formed verbs meaning "to make into" or "to treat in a certain way." English took it in through Middle French "-iser" and Middle English "-isen," and it became a productive way to turn adjectives into verbs. "Equalize" is simply "equal" plus that verbal ending, so the verb means "to make equal."

Synonyms: balanced, standardized

Antonyms: unequal, disparate