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Definition of counterbalancing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
processthe act of making something balanced by applying an opposing force
- Counterbalancing is important in experimental design to avoid bias.
Adjective
1.
offsettingserving to offset or balance something
- The counterbalancing weight kept the structure stable.
2.
neutralizingacting to neutralize or counteract
- The counterbalancing forces prevented the system from collapsing.
Origin of counterbalancing
Latin, contra (against) + bilanciare (to balance)
Terms with counterbalancing included in their meaning
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finance
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transportation
cable railway on a slope with counterbalancing cars
Examples of counterbalancing in a sentence
Budget counterbalancing between departments kept the overall spending stable. The counterbalancing forces prevented the boat from tipping. A counterbalancing measure was introduced to ensure fairness. The counterbalancing measures kept the project on track. Counterbalancing elements in the design ensured stability.
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- French:contrebalancement, équilibrant, ...
- German:Ausbalancieren, ausgleichend, ...
- Italian:bilanciamento, compensativo, ...
- Spanish:contrabalanceo, compensatorio, ...
- Portuguese:contrabalançamento, compensador, ...
- Chinese:抵消, 中和的, ...
- Japanese:つり合いを取ること, 相殺する, ...
- Arabic:مُوَازَنَة, تَعْوِيضِي, ...
- Hebrew:אִיזּוּן נֶגְדִּי, מְקַזֵּז, ...
- Russian:уравновешивание, уравновешивающий, ...
- Ukrainian:урівноваження, компенсуючий, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिसंतुलन, संतुलनकारी, ...
Definition of counterbalance - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
literal balancetr. apply weight to balance an opposing weighttr.
- They used sandbags to counterbalance the heavy load.
2.
corrective actiontr./intr. act to balance or correct with opposite effecttr./intr.
- The new policy aims to counterbalance economic disparities.
Noun
1.
literal weightweight that balances another weight
- The elevator uses a counterbalance for smooth operation.
2.
figurative forceforce that offsets another force
- Her calm demeanor was a counterbalance to his anxiety.
Images of counterbalance
weight that balances another weight
Origin of counterbalance
Latin, contra (against) + bilancia (balance)
Examples of counterbalance in a sentence
The architect designed the structure to counterbalance the wind forces. The tax cuts were meant to counterbalance inflation. He tried to counterbalance the negative effects with incentives. The crane's counterbalance ensures stability during lifting. A counterbalance is needed to keep the scale even. The new policy acts as a counterbalance to market volatility.
His optimism served as a counterbalance to the team's doubts.
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- French:contrebalancer, contrepoids, ...
- German:ausgleichen, Gegengewicht, ...
- Italian:bilanciare, contrappeso, ...
- Spanish:contrarrestar, contrapeso, ...
- Portuguese:contrabalançar, contrapeso, ...
- Chinese:平衡, 平衡锤, ...
- Japanese:釣り合わせる, カウンターバランス, ...
- Arabic:وَازَنَ, ثقل موازن, ...
- Hebrew:לְאֵזֵן, מִשְׁקוֹלֶת נֶגֶד, ...
- Russian:уравновесить, противовес, ...
- Ukrainian:врівноважувати, противага, ...
- Hindi:संतुलित करना, संतुलन भार, ...
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