counterbalance
counterbalance /ˈkaʊnɝˌbæləns/
noun
-
()
A weight that balances another weight
(
balance
, counterpoise
, counterweight
, counterbalance
, equaliser
[British] , equalizer
)
a weight that balances another weight
The counterbalance ensured that the elevator operated smoothly and safely.
The counterbalance ensured that the elevator operated smoothly and safely.
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A compensating equivalent
(
counterbalance
, offset
)
a compensating equivalent
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Equality of distribution
(
balance
, counterbalance
, equilibrium
, equipoise
)
equality of distribution
verb
-
()
Adjust for
(
correct
, even off
, even out
, compensate
, counterbalance
, even up
, make up
)
adjust for
Engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance
engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance
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Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
(
counterbalance
, countervail
, neutralize
, counteract
)
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
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Contrast with equal weight or force
(
counterbalance
, oppose
)
contrast with equal weight or force
The two political parties strongly oppose each other's policies.
The two political parties strongly oppose each other's policies.