equalizer

UK
/ˈiːkwəlaɪzə/
US
/ˈikwəˌlaɪzɚ/

Translations

equalizernoun
equalizers
pl
UK
/ˈiːkwəlaɪzə/
US
/ˈikwəˌlaɪzɚ/
He adjusted the equalizer to improve the sound quality.
Он настроил эквалайзер, чтобы улучшить качество звука.
гол в ответ
The team scored an equalizer in the last minute of the game.
Команда забила гол в ответ на последней минуте игры.
The new policy acts as an equalizer for income disparities.
Новая политика действует как уравнитель для разницы в доходах.
equalizeradjective
UK
/ˈiː.kwə.laɪ.zə/
US
/ˈi.kwəˌlaɪ.zɚ/
Attributive use of the noun when modifying another noun (e.g., "equalizer settings").

Definitions

equalizernoun
A device or circuit used to adjust the balance between frequency components within an electronic signal.
The sound engineer used an equalizer to enhance the bass in the music track.
A goal or point that levels the score in a game or competition.
The striker scored the equalizer in the last minute of the match, bringing the score to 2-2.
Something that makes different people or things equal in status or quality.
Education is often seen as a great equalizer in society, providing opportunities for all.
Slang. A weapon, especially a firearm, viewed as giving its holder the power to match or overcome an opponent.
In the Old West, a revolver was often called an equalizer because it allowed a smaller person to stand up to a bigger adversary.
equalizeradjective
Relating to or designed for an audio equalizer or equalizing function, used attributively before another noun.
He adjusted the equalizer settings to improve the sound quality.