Balancer: meaning, definitions and examples

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balancer

[ ˈbælənsər ]

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computer networks

A device or software that distributes traffic evenly across multiple servers or network interfaces to ensure optimal resource utilization and prevent overloading.

Synonyms

load balancer, load distributor, traffic distributor

Examples of usage

The balancer evenly distributes incoming requests across multiple servers.
The balancer helps prevent server overload during peak traffic times.

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finance

A person or entity that stabilizes or maintains equilibrium in financial markets by buying or selling assets in response to market fluctuations.

Synonyms

equilibrium maintainer, market stabilizer, stabilizer

Examples of usage

The balancer intervened to stabilize the currency exchange rates.
The balancer's actions helped prevent a market crash.

Translations

Translations of the word "balancer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 balanceador

🇮🇳 संतुलक

🇩🇪 Balancer

🇮🇩 penyeimbang

🇺🇦 балансир

🇵🇱 balanser

🇯🇵 バランサー

🇫🇷 équilibreur

🇪🇸 balanceador

🇹🇷 dengelleyici

🇰🇷 밸런서

🇸🇦 موازن

🇨🇿 vyvažovač

🇸🇰 vyvažovač

🇨🇳 平衡器

🇸🇮 uravnoteževalec

🇮🇸 jafnvægisstillir

🇰🇿 теңгеруші

🇬🇪 ბალანსერი

🇦🇿 balanslaşdırıcı

🇲🇽 balanceador

Word origin

The word 'balancer' originated from the Middle English word 'balancere', which came from the Old French word 'balanceor', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'bilanx' meaning 'having two scales'. The concept of balancing or equalizing has been a fundamental aspect of various fields throughout history, leading to the development of the term 'balancer' in its modern usage.