equalizer
noun
Simple meaning
A device that balances different quantities.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
eekwuhlyzerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈikwəlaɪzɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A device that balances various quantities.
One who makes equal; a balancer.
A device, such as a bar, for operating two brakes, especially a pair of hub brakes for an automobile, with equal force.
A conductor of low resistance joining the armature ends of the series field coils of dynamos connected in parallel.
A sliding panel to preserve the lateral stability of an aeroplane.
canadausslang
A weapon, usually a blackjack or gun.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A device that balances various quantities.
Used this way, equalizer is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
The act of making equal or uniform.
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