Definitions for counterbalance
ˈkaʊn tərˌbæl əns; ˌkaʊn tərˈbæl ənscoun·ter·bal·ance

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. counterweight, counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equalisernoun

   a weight that balances another weight

2. balance, equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalancenoun

   equality of distribution

3. counterbalance, offsetverb

   a compensating equivalent

4. compensate, counterbalance, correct, make up, even out, even off, even upverb

   adjust for

   "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"

5. oppose, counterbalanceverb

   contrast with equal weight or force

6. counteract, countervail, neutralize, counterbalanceverb

   oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

   "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. counterbalancenoun

   A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

2. counterbalancenoun

   A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.

3. counterbalanceverb

   To apply weight in order to balance an opposing one.

   Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound

4. counterbalanceverb

   To apply force in order to balance an opposite one.

   Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each-other

5. counterbalanceverb

   To match or equal in effect, but acting in opposition

   The defenders' knowledge of the terrain roughly counterbalances the attackers' superior equipment

6. Etymology: counter (from contra 'against') + balance

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Counterbalancenoun

   Opposite weight; equivalent power.

   Etymology: from the verb.

   But peaceful kings, o’er martial people set,
   Each others poize and counterbalance are. John Dryden, Ann. Mirab.

   Money is the counterbalance to all other things purchaseable by it, and lying, as it were, in the opposite scale of commerce. John Locke.

2. To Counterbalanceverb

   To weigh against; to act against with an opposite weight.

   Etymology: counter and balance.

   There was so much air drawn out of the vessel, that the remaining air was not able to counterbalance the mercurial cylinder. Boyle.

   Few of Adam’s children are not born with some biass, which it is the business of education either to take off, or counterbalance. John Locke.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. counterbalance

   A counterweight is a weight that, by applying an opposite force, provides balance and stability of a mechanical system. The purpose of a counterweight is to make lifting the load faster and more efficient, which saves energy and causes less wear and tear on the lifting machine.Counterweights are often used in traction lifts (elevators), cranes and funfair rides. In these applications, the expected load multiplied by the distance that load will be spaced from the central support (called the "tipping point") must be equal to the counterweight's mass times its distance from the tipping point in order to prevent over-balancing either side. This distance times mass is called the load moment.A counterbalance is a weight or force that balances or offsets another as when two objects of equal weight, power, or influence are acting in opposition to each other. The objects are then said to be in counterbalance.

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1. counterbalance

   Counterbalance generally refers to a force or influence that offsets or neutralizes another, creating stability or equilibrium. It can also refer to a weight used to balance another weight in mechanisms or procedures.

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1. Counterbalanceverb

   to oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to balance

2. Counterbalancenoun

   a weight, power, or agency, acting against or balancing another

3. Counterbalancenoun

   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

4. Counterbalancenoun

   a counterpoise to balance the weight of anything, as of a drawbridge or a scale beam

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of counterbalance in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of counterbalance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of counterbalance in a Sentence

1. Wendy Suzuki:

   Joy conditioning is a direct counterbalance to fear conditioning, the latter of which happens naturally and serves a protective purpose.

2. Manu Raju:

   He's expressed concerns about the way the Russia investigation has been conducted, the way the Clinton email investigation was being conducted, so we'll see if he brings a counterbalance to the House Judiciary Committee, which next year is going to be very aggressive in investigating The President.

3. Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues:

   Clarity is the counterbalance of profound thoughts.

4. Colleen Dell:

   Bunnies are adored in North America for being cute, friendly and cuddly, in face of what officers and others in the station may face in their jobs, this can serve as a nice counterbalance.

5. Mayor Bloomberg:

   Right now I'm only focused on the midterms, i believe that the Republicans have not done what they should have done in terms of providing some counterbalance to the executive branch.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=counterbalance
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Counterbalance
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=counterbalance
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterbalance
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterbalance