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Counterbalance

Counterbalance Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Counterbalance? [n] an equivalent counterbalancing weight [n] a compensating equivalent [n] equality of distribution [v] oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues" [v] place in opposition: can also be used in an abstract sense; "Oppose thy steadfast gazing eyes to mine"- Shakespeare [v] make up for, make good Synonyms \| Synonyms for Counterbalance: balance \| balance \| compensate \| counteract \| counterpoise \| countervail \| counterweight \| equaliser \| equalizer \| equilibrium \| equipoise \| even off \| even out \| even up \| neutralize \| offset \| oppose \| turn the scales Related Terms \| Find terms related to Counterbalance: accommodate \| adjust \| amend \| annul \| antipode \| antipodes \| antipole \| antithesis \| antonym \| atone for \| balance \| ballast \| be at cross-purposes \| be heavy \| be opposed to \| bring to nothing \| buffer \| cancel \| cancel out \| carry weight \| clash \| come to nothing \| compensate \| conflict \| conflict with \| consideration \| contra \| contradict \| contrapose \| contrast with \| contravene \| controvert \| converse \| coordinate \| correct \| counter \| counteract \| counterblast \| countercheck \| countercurrent \| counterforce \| counterinfluence \| counterpoint \| counterpoise \| counterpole \| counterpose \| counterpressure \| counterterm \| countervail \| counterweigh \| counterweight \| counterwork \| crosscurrent \| equalize \| equate \| equipoise \| equiponderate \| equivalent \| even \| even up \| firm \| firm up \| fit \| foil \| foul wind \| freeze \| frustrate \| give-and-take \| have weight \| head wind \| heft \| hold \| hold the scales \| immobilize \| integrate \| invalidate \| inverse \| juxtapose in opposition \| keep \| level \| lie heavy \| make up \| makeweight \| nail down \| negate \| negativate \| negative \| neutralize \| nullify \| obverse \| offset \| oppose \| opposite \| opposite number \| oppugn \| outweigh \| pin down \| play at cross-purposes \| poise \| proportion \| quid pro quo \| rectify \| redeem \| retain \| reverse \| run counter to \| set off \| setoff \| something of value \| square \| square up \| stabilitate \| stabilize \| steady \| stick \| strike a balance \| stultify \| the contrary \| the other side \| thwart \| tip the scales \| tit for tat \| transfix \| undercurrent \| undo \| vis-a-vis \| vitiate \| void \| weigh \| weigh heavy \| weigh in \| weigh out \| weight See Also \| balance \| cancel \| carry \| compensation \| conformation \| construction \| contrast \| counterpoint \| counterpoise \| counterpose \| counterweight \| cover \| equilibrate \| equilibrise \| equilibrize \| offset \| overcompensate \| override \| proportion \| sash weight \| set off \| structure \| symmetry \| tare \| weight Counterbalance In Webster's Dictionary \Coun`terbal"ance\ (-b?l"ans), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Counterbalanced} (-anst); p. pr. & vb. n. {Counterbalancing}.] To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to balance. The remaining air was not able to counterbalance the mercurial cylinder. --Boyle. The cstudy of mind is necessary to counterbalance and correct the influence of the study of nature. --Sir W. Hamilton. \Coun"terbal`ance\ (koun"t?r-b?l`ans), n. A weight, power, or agency, acting against or balancing another; as: (a) A mass of metal in one side of a driving wheel or fly wheel, to balance the weight of a crank pin, etc., on the opposite side of the wheel. (b) A counterpoise to balance the weight of anything, as of a drawbridge or a scale beam. Money is the counterbalance to all other things purchasable by it. --Locke.

Counterbalance Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Counterbalance?

[n] an equivalent counterbalancing weight
[n] a compensating equivalent
[n] equality of distribution
[v] oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
[v] place in opposition: can also be used in an abstract sense; "Oppose thy steadfast gazing eyes to mine"- Shakespeare
[v] make up for, make good

Counterbalance In Webster's Dictionary

\Coun`ter*bal"ance\ (-b?l"ans), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. {Counterbalanced} (-anst); p. pr. & vb. n.
{Counterbalancing}.]
To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the
power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to
balance.

      The remaining air was not able to counterbalance the
      mercurial cylinder.                      --Boyle.

      The cstudy of mind is necessary to counterbalance and
      correct the influence of the study of nature. --Sir W.
                                               Hamilton.


\Coun"ter*bal`ance\ (koun"t?r-b?l`ans), n.
A weight, power, or agency, acting against or balancing
another; as:
(a) A mass of metal in one side of a driving wheel or fly
    wheel, to balance the weight of a crank pin, etc., on the
    opposite side of the wheel.
(b) A counterpoise to balance the weight of anything, as of a
    drawbridge or a scale beam.

          Money is the counterbalance to all other things
          purchasable by it.                   --Locke.

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