different between equalizer vs equalization

English

Alternative forms

• equaliser

Etymology

equalize +? -er

Pronunciation

Noun

equalizer (plural equalizers)

1. One who makes equal; a balancer.
2. A device that balances various quantities.
3. (sports) A goal, run, point, etc. that equalizes the score.
4. An electronic audio device for altering the frequencies of sound recordings.
5. A device, such as a bar, for operating two brakes, especially a pair of hub brakes for an automobile, with equal force.
6. Any device for equalizing the pull of electromagnets.
7. A conductor of low resistance joining the armature ends of the series field coils of dynamos connected in parallel.
8. A sliding panel to preserve the lateral stability of an aeroplane.
9. (mathematics) A set of arguments where two or more functions have equal values; the solution set of an equation.
10. (category theory) A morphism whose codomain is the domain of a parallel pair of morphisms and which forms part of the limit of that parallel pair. Equivalently, a morphism which equalizes a parallel pair of morphisms in a limiting way, which is to say that any other morphism which equalizes that parallel pair factors through this limiting morphism; and moreover such factorization is unique.

    Hypernyms: monomorphism, pullback

11. (Canada, US, slang) A weapon, usually a blackjack or gun.

Synonyms

• (sports): tying goal

Translations

Dutch

Alternative forms

• equaliser (unofficial)

Etymology

Borrowed from English equalizer.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?i(?).k???l?i?.z?r/, /?i(?).k?a??l?i?.z?r/
• Hyphenation: equa?li?zer

Noun

equalizer m (plural equalizers)

1. (music, electronics) equalizer (electronic audio device for altering the frequencies of sound recordings)

English

Alternative forms

• equalisation UK only

Etymology

equalize +? -ation

Pronunciation

Noun

equalization (countable and uncountable, plural equalizations)

1. The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized.
2. (underwater diving) Maneuvers to balance the pressure in the middle ear with the outside pressure by letting air enter along the Eustachian tubes.
3. (finance) Repayment to an investor in a unit trust or OEIC of an increase in the unit price to cover the seller’s entitlement to income received from the underlying investments but not yet distributed to unit holders, repaid as part of the first distribution of income to that investor.

Derived terms

• equalization payment

Related terms

• equalize
• equalizer

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