|
Traditional English :: equalitarian
|
 |
equalization.html - n. = EGALITARIAN. equalitarianism n. [EQUALITY, after humanitarian etc.] |
|
|
Traditional English :: equality
|
|
equalization.html - n. the state of being equal. [ME f. OF equalit f. L aequalitas -tatis (as EQUAL) ] |
|
|
Traditional English :: equalize
|
|
equalization.html - v. (also -ise) 1 tr. & intr. make or become equal. 2 intr. reach one's opponent's score in a game, after being behind. |
|
|
Traditional English :: equalizer
|
|
equalization.html - n. 1 an equalizing score or goal etc. in a game. 2 sl. a weapon, esp. a gun. 3 Electr. a connection in a system which compensates for any undesirable frequency or phase response with the system. |
|
|
English Idioms :: equal to
|
|
equalization.html - {adj. phr.} Able to meet, do, or control; able to do something about. * /The situation took quick thinking, but John was equal to it./ * /When a guest upset the coffee pot, Mrs. Smith's tact and quickness of mind were equal to the occasion./ |
|
|
English Idioms :: equal to the occasion
|
|
equalization.html - {adj. phr.} Capable of handling the situation. * /Although he had never before assisted in childbirth, the taxi driver proved equal to the occasion and helped deliver the baby in his cab./ |
|
