jämställa
Jämställa is a Swedish verb that means to bring two or more things to the same level or condition, to equalize differences, or to balance and compensate. The sense can cover social, economic, or technical contexts, from equalizing conditions for people to reconciling financial accounts.
Etymology and form: The verb derives from jämn, meaning even or equal, and ställa, meaning to place
Common usage and contexts: In social policy and employment, jämställa is used to describe efforts to create
Nuance and related concepts: Jämställa is distinct from utjämna, which more often means to smooth out or