equalize

/ˈikwəˌlaɪz/
verb
  1. To make things equal or balanced, especially in amount, level, or quality.
    • We need to equalize the volume on the left and right speakers.
    • The team scored a goal to equalize the score in the final minute.
    • The new tax law aims to equalize the income gap between rich and poor.
  2. To adjust the frequency response of an audio signal to achieve a desired sound.
    • He learned how to equalize a recording to reduce background noise.
    • The sound engineer used a mixer to equalize the vocals and instruments.
    • You can equalize the bass and treble using the settings on your phone.
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