Definition of equalize

The word "equalize" comes from the Latin words "aequus" (aequus), which means "equal", and "lis" (lis), which means "reduce". In ancient Rome, the verb form of "aequus" was used to describe the act of making something equal, and the verb form of "lis" was used to describe the act of reducing something. In modern English, the word "equalize" is used to describe the act of making two or more things equal, often in order to promote fairness, justice, or equality. Equalizing is often seen as being a way of addressing social injustice, reducing inequality, or promoting social equality. In social justice and equality studies, the verb form of "equalize" is used to describe the act of making two or more things equal, often in order to promote fairness, justice, or equality. This usage is common in many different contexts, from human rights and social justice to political philosophy and social theory, where it is used to describe the act of making two or more things equal, which is intended to promote fairness, justice, or equality, and which is often seen as being a way of addressing social injustice, reducing inequality, or promoting social equality. In computing and information technology, the verb form of "equalize" is sometimes used to describe the act of making two or more things equal, such as computer processors, computer memory, or network bandwidth. This usage is less common than the more traditional usage, but it is still used in some contexts, particularly in relation to computer architecture and network communication, where it is used to describe the act of making two or more things equal, which is intended to promote network efficiency, reduce network congestion, or facilitate computer processing or computer memory. In all of these contexts, the verb form of "equalize" is used to describe the act of making two or more things equal, which is intended to promote fairness, justice, or equality, and which is often seen as being a way of addressing social injustice, reducing inequality, or promoting social equality.