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equalisation

equalisation is the alternative spelling of equalization.

Meaning of equalization

Noun

equalization (countable and uncountable, plural equalizations)

  1. The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized.
    • The removal of the nebulous terms "gross indecency" and "indecent act" from the Criminal Code and their replacement by a specific listing of offences, and the equalization of penalties for all remaining homosexual and heterosexual acts1971, “Demand”, in Body Politic, number 1, page 4
  2. Maneuvers to balance the pressure in the middle ear with the outside pressure by letting air enter along the Eustachian tubes.
  3. 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.

Forms of equalisation

pluralequalisations

Origin of equalisation

From equal + -isation.

Phrases with equalisation

Words that rhyme with equalisation

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Questions about equalisation

What is equalisation the alternative spelling of?
Equalisation is the alternative spelling of equalization.

Words near equalisation in the dictionary

  1. equalified
  2. equalifies
  3. equalify
  4. equalifying
  5. equaling
  6. equalisation
  7. equalisations
  8. equalise
  9. equalised
  10. equaliser
  11. equalisers

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