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Meaning ofcounterbalancein English

counterbalance

us//ˈkaʊntərˌbeɪləns//uk//ˈkaʊntəˌbeɪləns//

Pluralcounterbalances
Past Tensecounterbalanced
Participle Verbcounterbalancing
Third Person Singularcounterbalances

Definitions

Verb
1. to apply opposing force; equalize effects
  The company will counterbalance the costs by increasing revenue.
Noun
1. a weight opposing another; for balance
  A counterbalance is used in the elevator to offset its weight.
2. a force limiting another's influence
  The government's policy aims to provide a counterbalance to the dominant market player.

Base Words

balance counter