California’s state Board of Equalization estimated the tampon tax repeal would have cost $20 million in 2016.
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Equalization
Synonyms for "equalization" (21 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (5)
Strong matches (6)
Noun(4 words)
Related words (10)
Verb(1 words)
Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: leveling, accommodation, acoustic adjustment, adjustment, balancing.
- Sentence evidence is available for equalization, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "equalization".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "equalization"
Keep "equalization" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "equalization" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "equalization", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "equalization" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesactadjustmentdata transformationdeedhuman actionhuman activitynormalizationprocesssignal processing techniquestatistical adjustment
More specific
9 entriesadaptive equalizationcovariate balancingdecision feedback equalizationgeographic equalizationincome equalizationlinear equalizationmatching designprice equalizationpropensity weighting
Collocations
6 entriesadaptive equalizationaudio equalizationdynamic equalizationprice equalizationsignal equalizationvoltage equalization
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
2 total sentences available.
One of his notable achievements came after he lobbied the government to curtail all forms of discrimination against people with disabilities. The result was a government-endorsed policy called Equalization of Opportunities for People with Disabilities. The policy promotes equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and their full participation in all social, economic, political and cultural activities. As a result, he says the policy has led to an increasing number of people with disabilities being employed in both the public and private sectors. But Chiwaula says the policy, while well meaning, needs reinforcement. This, because there are still some who are ignoring the initiative.
Source: tatoeba (12269911)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "equalization"?
Closest matches include leveling, accommodation, acoustic adjustment, adjustment, balancing.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "equalization"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.