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counterbalancing

UK
/ˈkaʊn.təˌbæl.əns.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌbæl.əns.ɪŋ/

Translations

counterbalancingnoun
counterbalancings
pl
The counterbalancing of the weights was crucial for the stability of the structure.
Уравновешивание грузов было критически важным для стабильности конструкции.
Additional translations
нейтрализация
компенсация
Synonyms
balancing
counteracting
equalizing
compensating
offsetting
counterbalancinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌkaʊn.təˈbæl.ən.sɪŋ/
US
/ˌkaʊn.tɚˈbæl.ən.sɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that offsets or balances another.
counterbalanceverb

counterbalancing

Gerund

counterbalanced
Past Simple
counterbalanced
Past Participle
counterbalancing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkaʊn.təˌbæl.əns/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌbæl.əns/
The weight of the cargo was used to counterbalance the ship.
Вес груза использовался, чтобы уравновешивать корабль.
Additional translations
нейтрализовать
компенсировать
Synonyms
counteract
balance
offset
compensate
neutralize

Definitions

counterbalancingnoun
The act or process of balancing one thing against another to maintain equilibrium.
The counterbalancing of the weights ensured the seesaw remained level.
Something that counteracts or offsets the effect of another thing.
Strict safety regulations acted as a counterbalancing to the company's drive for profits.
counterbalancinggerund / present participle
Serving to offset or balance the effect of something else.
The treaty has a counterbalancing effect on the arms race.
counterbalanceverb
To offset or balance the effect of something by exerting an opposite influence.
The new regulations were designed to counterbalance the negative impact of the policy.
To equip or provide (something) with a counterweight so that it remains in equilibrium.
The drawbridge was counterbalanced with heavy stones.
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