equalizer (redirected from equalisers)

e·qual·iz·er  (kw-lzr)

n.

1. One that equalizes, as:

a. A device for equalizing pressure or strain.

b. A tone control system designed to compensate for frequency distortion in audio systems.

2. Slang A deadly weapon, such as a firearm or switchblade.

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equalizer, equaliser [ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzə]

n

1. a person or thing that equalizes, esp a device to counterbalance opposing forces

2. (Engineering / Electrical Engineering) an electronic network introduced into a transmission circuit to alter its response, esp to reduce distortion by equalizing its response over a specified frequency range

3. (Team Sports, other than specified) Sport a goal, point, etc., that levels the score

4. US slang a weapon, esp a gun

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equalizer  (kw-lzr)

An electronic device made of filters and amplifiers, used to alter the relative strengths of different frequencies in an electronic signal. Equalizers are used primarily in audio equipment, allowing fine-tuning of the signal to compensate for distortions such as weak response or oversensitivity at various frequencies. A graphic equalizer uses a set of controls that determine the level of boost or suppression of individual frequencies. The controls are usually sliding faders, set up in a row from lowest frequency to highest frequency, so that the final settings resemble a graph of the frequency response of the equalizer. A parametric equalizer consists of one or more filters whose characteristics can be controlled, such as the frequency to be manipulated, whether to boost or suppress the frequency, the amount of boost or suppression, and how much nearby frequencies are also affected.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	equalizer - electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion equaliser electronic equipment - equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
	2.	equalizer - a weight that balances another weight counterbalance, counterpoise, counterweight, equaliser, balance sash weight - a counterweight for a sliding sash tare - (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals weight - an artifact that is heavy
	3.	equalizer - a score that makes the match even score - the act of scoring in a game or sport; "the winning score came with less than a minute left to play"

Translations

equalizer [ˈiːkwəlaɪzəʳ] N

1. (Brit) (Sport) → tanto m del empate

2. (US) (= pistol) → pipa f, pistola f

equalizer [ˈiːkwəlaɪzə^r] n → but m égalisateur

equalizer

n

(Brit Sport) → Ausgleich m; (Ftbl etc) → Ausgleichstor nt → or -treffer m; to score or get the equalizer → den Ausgleich erzielen

(US hum inf: = gun) → Kanone f (sl)

equalizer [ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzəʳ] n

a. (Sport) → pareggio

b. (Tech) → equalizzatore m

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equalizer [ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzəʳ] n

a. (Sport) → pareggio

b. (Tech) → equalizzatore m