equipoising

/ˈɛkwɪpɔɪzɪŋ/
adjective
  1. That serves to balance or counterbalance; bringing into equilibrium.
    • Her calm voice had an equipoising effect on the tense meeting.
    • The equipoising force of the counterweight kept the crane stable.
    • The new tax law is an equipoising measure to reduce economic inequality.
noun
  1. The act or process of balancing or bringing into equilibrium.
    • The team focused on the equipoising of work and rest for the athletes.
    • The equipoising of the scales took several minutes.
    • Equipoising the budget requires careful planning.
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