The process of achieving balance or equilibrium, especially in a biological or chemical system. The equilibration of the solution was necessary before proceeding with the experiment.
The act of bringing something into a state of balance or stability. The equilibration of the scales ensured that the measurements were accurate.
In developmental psychology, the self-regulating process by which a child balances assimilation and accommodation to create stable understanding. Piaget suggested that cognitive growth occurs through equilibration between new experiences and existing schemas.