4. (Math.) Exact agreement between two expressions or magnitudes with respect to quantity; -- denoted by the symbol =; thus, a = x signifies that a contains the same number and kind of units of measure that x does.
Confessional equality. See under Confessional.
E`qual*i*za"tion (?), n. The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized.
Their equalization with the rest of their fellow subjects.
Burke.
E"qual*ize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Equalized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Equalizing (?).] [Cf. F. égaliser.] 1. To make equal; to cause to correspond, or be like, in amount or degree as compared; as, to equalize accounts, burdens, or taxes.
One poor moment can suffice
To equalize the lofty and the low.
Wordsworth.
No system of instruction will completely equalize natural powers.
Whately.