equalizer
noun
equal·iz·er
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Definition of equalizer
: one that equalizes: such as
a
: a score that ties a game
b
: an electronic device (as in a sound-reproducing system) used to adjust response to different audio frequencies
Examples of equalizer in a Sentence
He scored the equalizer in the 60th minute.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kane aside, Tottenham saw a good performance from its new signing Tanguy Ndombele, who created the assist for Lucas Moura's equalizer, minutes after Cristiano Ronaldo made it 2-1 in the 60th minute. — Luis Miguel Echegaray, SI.com, "Harry Kane Scores Stunner From Halfway Line as Tottenham Beats Juventus," 21 July 2019 Rapinoe watched nervously from the bench as England had an apparent equalizer by its own star forward Ellen White ruled out for offside and, with just a few minutes remaining, watched goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher save a penalty kick by England. — Jerome Pugmire, Houston Chronicle, "Megan Rapinoe hopes to be ready for final despite hamstring strain," 3 July 2019 After Okello’s equalizer, Chivas goalkeeper Jose Rangel was the first player to step to the spot. — Joe Tansey, Pro Soccer USA, "MLS rallies from behind to win Homegrown Game," 11 Aug. 2018 Castellanos' 32nd minute equalizer was followed up by a penalty-kick save by FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Przemyslaw TytoÅ„, but even that couldn't reignite the home side. — Pat Brennan, Cincinnati.com, "FC Cincinnati loses Ron Jans' debut match at Nippert Stadium to New York City FC, 4-1," 17 Aug. 2019 Sky Blue defender Imani Dorsey found the equalizer moments later, getting on the end of a cross from Elizabeth Eddy before firing a shot from the top of the box into the net. — Jamie Goldberg, oregonlive.com, "Portland Thorns settle for disappointing 1-1 draw with Sky Blue FC in controversial game," 4 Aug. 2019 White became the top scorer in the tournament with her sixth goal, a 19th-minute equalizer. — Alicia Delgallo, Pro Soccer USA, "USA to play for World Cup title after beating England 2-1 in semifinal," 4 July 2019 But White’s equalizer in the 19th minute means England has scored in the first 20 minutes five times in six games. — Kevin Baxter, latimes.com, "Women’s World Cup: U.S. defeats England with Megan Rapinoe sidelined," 2 July 2019 The proposal would partially roll back a key equalizer for small investors—an electronic reporting system called TRACE that the SEC gradually required bond dealers to disclose trade prices on over the past 15 years. — Matt Wirz, WSJ, "Bond Fight Pits Main Street Against Wall Street," 27 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'equalizer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for equalizer
equalizer
noun
English Language Learners Definition of equalizer
: something that makes people or things equal
sports
: a score (such as a point, goal, or run) that ties a game
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