Counterbalance
noun
A weight that balances another weight.
They used the stone as a counterbalance to the elevator's system.
Often appears as...
- apply a counterbalance
- have a counterbalance
verb
To act against something to reduce its effect.
The government introduced measures to counterbalance the increase in unemployment.
noun
A weight that balances another weight.
They used the stone as a counterbalance to the elevator's system.
Often appears as...
- apply a counterbalance
- have a counterbalance
verb
To act against something to reduce its effect.
The government introduced measures to counterbalance the increase in unemployment.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Context
Often used in discussions about physical objects, mechanics, or engineering to describe literal weights.
The bridge design includes a counterbalance to prevent collapse during strong winds.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
Counterbalance may refer to hidden or internal parts that are not directly visible but vital for stability.
The clock uses an internal counterbalance to keep accurate time.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical balancing factors in life or discussion.
In debates, a devil's advocate can act as a counterbalance to one-sided arguments.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Context
Often used in discussions about physical objects, mechanics, or engineering to describe literal weights.
The bridge design includes a counterbalance to prevent collapse during strong winds.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
Counterbalance may refer to hidden or internal parts that are not directly visible but vital for stability.
The clock uses an internal counterbalance to keep accurate time.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical balancing factors in life or discussion.
In debates, a devil's advocate can act as a counterbalance to one-sided arguments.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Context
Often used in discussions about physical objects, mechanics, or engineering to describe literal weights.
The bridge design includes a counterbalance to prevent collapse during strong winds.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
Counterbalance may refer to hidden or internal parts that are not directly visible but vital for stability.
The clock uses an internal counterbalance to keep accurate time.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical balancing factors in life or discussion.
In debates, a devil's advocate can act as a counterbalance to one-sided arguments.
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Meditations on the...
that enable us to stand on two feet. Those of us with children will remember with fond nostalgia the moment our kids take their first steps. But what we think of as endearing is actually an incredible feat of balance and counterbalance. It can be quite daunting.
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Paula Scher: Great...
and then everybody accepted it all over the world. So during this time I needed some kind of counterbalance for this crazy, crazy existence of going to these long, idiotic meetings. And I was up in my country house, and for some reason, I began painting
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Are Red Pandas Friendly?...
so that actually helps keep them warm in their cold environment. The red pandas long tail also help keep in balance, as they're moving across the in the tree canopies as well, so it almost acts as a as a counterbalance. Do red pandas attack humans?
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How can sculptures save...
biomass than most natural reefs I'm talking about decommissioned oil wells rather than scrap them as most regulations require we could apply a wave or tidal energy to prevent corrosion and to provide an alkaline boost to counterbalance the ocean
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How Labor Unions Shape...
and someone who has studied labor unions for a long time, I can tell you that one of the most important things that unions do is to counterbalance the power of corporations. They even the playing field.
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How to Photograph the...
i'm bubba wallace and i am a nascar race car driver photography is a hobby that i love to do definitely a good counterbalance to the fast-paced life that i live we are in gooseberry mesa utah to
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Cheetah Cub Attacked By...
going to be quite a painful injury a cheater uses its tail the whole time as a counterbalance when it's running at high speed if taki lost the use of his it would make his life very difficult
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Why doesn’t the Leaning...
Then, they temporarily counterbalanced the structure with 600 tons of lead ingots before anchoring the base with steel cables. More than six centuries after its construction,
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Cute Cheetah Cub...
cheetah uses its tail the whole time as a counterbalance when it's running at high speed if taki lost the use of his it would make his life very difficult
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Climbing Antarctica's...
prepared for everything as a counterbalance to that extreme consequence and severity is just these moments of surreal otherworldly beauty
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Meditations on the...
that enable us to stand on two feet. Those of us with children will remember with fond nostalgia the moment our kids take their first steps. But what we think of as endearing is actually an incredible feat of balance and counterbalance. It can be quite daunting.
Video examples
Paula Scher: Great...
and then everybody accepted it all over the world. So during this time I needed some kind of counterbalance for this crazy, crazy existence of going to these long, idiotic meetings. And I was up in my country house, and for some reason, I began painting
Video examples
Are Red Pandas Friendly?...
so that actually helps keep them warm in their cold environment. The red pandas long tail also help keep in balance, as they're moving across the in the tree canopies as well, so it almost acts as a as a counterbalance. Do red pandas attack humans?
Video examples
How can sculptures save...
biomass than most natural reefs I'm talking about decommissioned oil wells rather than scrap them as most regulations require we could apply a wave or tidal energy to prevent corrosion and to provide an alkaline boost to counterbalance the ocean
Video examples
How Labor Unions Shape...
and someone who has studied labor unions for a long time, I can tell you that one of the most important things that unions do is to counterbalance the power of corporations. They even the playing field.
Video examples
How to Photograph the...
i'm bubba wallace and i am a nascar race car driver photography is a hobby that i love to do definitely a good counterbalance to the fast-paced life that i live we are in gooseberry mesa utah to
Video examples
Cheetah Cub Attacked By...
going to be quite a painful injury a cheater uses its tail the whole time as a counterbalance when it's running at high speed if taki lost the use of his it would make his life very difficult
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Why doesn’t the Leaning...
Then, they temporarily counterbalanced the structure with 600 tons of lead ingots before anchoring the base with steel cables. More than six centuries after its construction,
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Cute Cheetah Cub...
cheetah uses its tail the whole time as a counterbalance when it's running at high speed if taki lost the use of his it would make his life very difficult
Video examples
Climbing Antarctica's...
prepared for everything as a counterbalance to that extreme consequence and severity is just these moments of surreal otherworldly beauty
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Maria Brink
American Musician
I am such a fiery woman and I am a real passionate woman and I get so much stuff built up inside of me that I can release all that on stage, and I kind of counterbalance it with the normal Maria that I am because with the real calming, natural kind of earthy spirit stuff and it kind of balances me out so I don't go too crazy.
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Muhammadu Buhari
Nigerian Statesman
Boosting education will be a direct counterbalance to Boko Haram's appeal. In particular we must educate more young girls, ensuring they will grow up to be empowered through learning to play their full part as citizens of Nigeria and pull themselves up and out of poverty.
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Andrew Weil
American Scientist
Excess exercise tends to be counterbalanced by excess hunger, exemplified by the phrase 'working up an appetite.' A few people with extraordinary willpower can resist such hunger day after day, but for the vast majority, weight loss through exercise is a flawed option.
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John Naisbitt
American Businessman
Whenever a new technology is introduced into society, there must be a counterbalancing human response - that is, high touch - or the technology is rejected... We must learn to balance the material wonders of technology with the spiritual demands of our human nature.
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Minoru Yamasaki
American Architect
I feel this is very important for us to have serene buildings because our civilization is chaotic as it is, you see; our whole machine age has brought about a chaos that has to be somehow counterbalanced, I think.
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Wim Wenders
German Director
In this age of consumerism film criticism all over the world - in America first but also in Europe - has become something that caters for the movie industry instead of being a counterbalance.
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Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
Mexican Director
It's famous that comedians have a very dark personal state of mind. I think, in my case, it's the same. The only way to get deep is to have a balance, or a counterbalance.
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Blase J. Cupich
American Clergyman
When the state imposes the death penalty, it proclaims that taking one human life counterbalances the taking of another life. This assumption is profoundly mistaken.
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Andy Muschietti
Argentinian Director
The moment you introduce the element of IT, which is an interdimensional evil entity, the presence of the turtle comes with it, as a counterbalance.
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Luc de Clapiers
French Writer
Clarity is the counterbalance of profound thoughts.
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Maria Brink
American Musician
I am such a fiery woman and I am a real passionate woman and I get so much stuff built up inside of me that I can release all that on stage, and I kind of counterbalance it with the normal Maria that I am because with the real calming, natural kind of earthy spirit stuff and it kind of balances me out so I don't go too crazy.
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Muhammadu Buhari
Nigerian Statesman
Boosting education will be a direct counterbalance to Boko Haram's appeal. In particular we must educate more young girls, ensuring they will grow up to be empowered through learning to play their full part as citizens of Nigeria and pull themselves up and out of poverty.
Quote examples
Andrew Weil
American Scientist
Excess exercise tends to be counterbalanced by excess hunger, exemplified by the phrase 'working up an appetite.' A few people with extraordinary willpower can resist such hunger day after day, but for the vast majority, weight loss through exercise is a flawed option.
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John Naisbitt
American Businessman
Whenever a new technology is introduced into society, there must be a counterbalancing human response - that is, high touch - or the technology is rejected... We must learn to balance the material wonders of technology with the spiritual demands of our human nature.
Quote examples
Minoru Yamasaki
American Architect
I feel this is very important for us to have serene buildings because our civilization is chaotic as it is, you see; our whole machine age has brought about a chaos that has to be somehow counterbalanced, I think.
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Wim Wenders
German Director
In this age of consumerism film criticism all over the world - in America first but also in Europe - has become something that caters for the movie industry instead of being a counterbalance.
Quote examples
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
Mexican Director
It's famous that comedians have a very dark personal state of mind. I think, in my case, it's the same. The only way to get deep is to have a balance, or a counterbalance.
Quote examples
Blase J. Cupich
American Clergyman
When the state imposes the death penalty, it proclaims that taking one human life counterbalances the taking of another life. This assumption is profoundly mistaken.
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Andy Muschietti
Argentinian Director
The moment you introduce the element of IT, which is an interdimensional evil entity, the presence of the turtle comes with it, as a counterbalance.
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Luc de Clapiers
French Writer
Clarity is the counterbalance of profound thoughts.
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