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Equalization

By Gary Altunian, About.com

Definition: Equalization is the process of boosting or cutting the level of certain audio frequencies or tones compared to other frequencies.
Pronunciation: e•kwal•i•za•shun
Also Known As: EQ
Alternate Spellings: E'quing
Common Misspellings: None
Examples: When a stereo system is equalized, certain frequencies are boosted or cut to achieve a specific tonal balance, usually flat or balanced tone response.

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