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counterbalance

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: counterbalance

1
 nv
a weight that balances another weight
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
2
 n
equality of distribution
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: counterbalance
1

n a weight that balances another weight

Synonyms:
balance, counterpoise, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer
Types:
sash weight
a counterweight for a sliding sash
tare
(chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals
Type of:
weight
an artifact that is heavy

n a compensating equivalent

Synonyms:
offset
Type of:
compensation
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

v oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

Synonyms:
counteract, countervail, neutralize
Types:
override
counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
Type of:
cancel, offset, set off
make up for

v adjust for

Synonyms:
compensate, correct, even off, even out, even up, make up
Types:
carry
compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance
compensate, cover, overcompensate
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Type of:
balance, equilibrate, equilibrise, equilibrize
bring into balance or equilibrium

v contrast with equal weight or force

Synonyms:
oppose
Types:
counterpoise, counterpose, counterweight
constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
Type of:
contrast, counterpoint
to show differences when compared; be different
2

n equality of distribution

Synonyms:
balance, equilibrium, equipoise
Types:
conformation
a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
proportion, symmetry
balance among the parts of something
Type of:
construction, structure
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
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