equalize vs equalizer

equalize is not a noun while equalizer is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
equalize	No	No	Yes	No
equalizer	Yes	No	No	No

equalize (noun)	equalizer (noun)
	a score that makes the match even
	a weight that balances another weight
	electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion

equalize (verb)	equalizer (verb)
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
compensate; make the score equal