balancing
ˈbæl.ən.sɪŋ
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Definition of balancing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
stabilityact of maintaining equilibrium
  • The tightrope walker's balancing amazed the crowd..
equilibrating poising stabilizing
2.
evaluationcomparison of two things to assess their importance
  • The balancing of work and personal life is crucial for well-being..
comparison evaluation

Adjective

1.
stabilitykeeping things steady or in equilibrium
  • The balancing act was impressive to watch.
stabilizing steadying
2.
harmonymaking different elements equal or harmonious
  • She played a balancing role in the team dynamics.
equalizing harmonizing stabilizing
3.
counteractingoffsetting or counteracting
  • The balancing effect of the new policy was noticeable.
counterbalancing equalizing
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Expressions with balancing

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performance involving balancing objects or oneself
The clown's balancing act amazed the audience.
needing careful management to avoid problems
Managing work and family life can be requiring a balancing act.
maintain stability between conflicting demands
The politician performed a balancing act to satisfy both parties.
physical activity done to improve body balance and stability
The therapist recommended a simple balancing exercise using a foam pad.
able to maintain balance automatically
The self-balancing robot smoothly navigated the room..
method of spreading work across resources to improve speed and reliability
We enabled load balancing to handle the surge in website visitors.

Origin of balancing

Latin, balance (scales) + -ing (action)

Terms with balancing included in their meaning

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balancing
become equal or balanced
balancing criticism
explaining a reason to balance a negative comment
adventure
outdoor activity with climbing, balancing, and ziplining challenges on ropes
performance
involving difficult physical acts like jumping and balancing
balancing
making things equal or balanced
balancing
equalizing differences
balance
counteracting or balancing an effect
competition
race balancing an egg on a spoon

Examples of balancing in a sentence

  • The gymnast's balancing on the beam was flawless.
  • Balancing the budget requires careful planning.
  • The balancing of priorities is essential in project management.
  • The balancing forces kept the sculpture upright.
  • She used a balancing technique to maintain her posture.
  • The balancing act was crucial for the project's success.

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  1. French:équilibrage, équilibrant, ...
  2. German:Balance, balancierend, ...
  3. Italian:bilanciamento, equilibrante, ...
  4. Spanish:equilibrio, de equilibrio, ...
  5. Portuguese:balanço, equilibrante, ...
  6. Chinese:平衡, 平衡的, ...
  7. Japanese:バランスを保つこと, バランスを取る, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوازُن, مُوازِن, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִזּוּן, מְאַזֵן, ...
  10. Russian:поддержание равновесия, балансирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:балансування, балансуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:संतुलन, संतुलनकारी, ...
balance
ˈbæləns

Definition of balance - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
physical stabilitystability achieved by even distribution of weight
  • She lost her balance and fell..
equilibrium stability steadiness
2.
equilibriumstate where opposing forces are equal
  • The gymnast maintained perfect balance on the beam.
equilibrium stability steadiness
3.
weighing deviceUKinstrument for weighingUK
  • He placed the produce on the balance to check the weight..
scale weighbridge

Verb

1.
stabilitytr.keep or put something in a steady positiontr.
  • She balanced the book on her head..
poise stabilize steady
2.
physicsintr.be in a state of equilibriumintr.
  • The seesaw balances perfectly.
3.
comparisontr.compare the importance of different factorstr.
  • You must balance work against leisure.
assess equilibrate weigh
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Images of balance

  • balance: instrument for weighing
    instrument for weighing

Expressions with balance

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not steady or stable
The sudden movement made him off balance.
make two things equal or stable by using one against another
We need to balance out the extra costs.
considering all factors or aspects together
On balance, the benefits outweigh the costs.
ensure that the amounts of money spent and received are equal
The accountant stayed late to balance the books for the fiscal year..
unexpectedly unsteady or surprised
She was caught off balance by the sudden news.
find a compromise between two conflicting things
She tried to strike a balance between work and family.

Origin of balance

Latin, bilanx (two scales)

Examples of balance in a sentence

  • The gymnast's balance was impeccable during her routine.
  • He lost his balance and fell off the bike.
  • Yoga helps improve your balance and flexibility.
  • The balance showed a slight discrepancy in weight.
  • She used an old balance to measure the ingredients.
  • The account balance was lower than expected.

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  1. French:équilibre, équilibrer, ...
  2. German:Gleichgewicht, balancieren, ...
  3. Italian:equilibrio, bilanciare, ...
  4. Spanish:estabilidad, equilibrar, ...
  5. Portuguese:estabilidade, equilibrar, ...
  6. Chinese:平衡, 保持平衡, ...
  7. Japanese:バランス, バランスを取る, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوَازُن, وَازَنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁוּוּי מִשְׁקָל, לְאַזֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:устойчивость, балансировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стабільність, врівноважувати, ...
  12. Hindi:संतुलन, संतुलित करना, ...
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