EQUALIZER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does equalizer mean? 

• EQUALIZER (noun)
  The noun EQUALIZER has 3 senses:

1. electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion

2. a weight that balances another weight

3. a score that makes the match even

  Familiarity information: EQUALIZER used as a noun is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• EQUALIZER (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

equaliser; equalizer

Hypernyms ("equalizer" is a kind of...):

electronic equipment (equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor))

Sense 2

Meaning:

A weight that balances another weight

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

balance; counterbalance; counterpoise; counterweight; equaliser; equalizer

Hypernyms ("equalizer" is a kind of...):

weight (an artifact that is heavy)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "equalizer"):

sash weight (a counterweight for a sliding sash)

tare ((chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals)

Derivation:

equalize (make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching)

Sense 3

Meaning:

A score that makes the match even

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("equalizer" is a kind of...):

score (the act of scoring in a game or sport)

Derivation:

equalize (compensate; make the score equal)