Balancing: meaning, definitions and examples

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balancing

 

[ ˈbælənsɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

work-life

The act of ensuring that one's personal and professional lives do not overlap or interfere with each other.

Synonyms

harmonizing, juggling, prioritizing

Examples of usage

  • Balancing work and family responsibilities is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
  • She struggles with balancing her career ambitions and personal relationships.
  • Balancing work and personal time can be challenging in today's fast-paced world.
Context #2 | Noun

mechanics

The process of adjusting the distribution of weight in an object to ensure stability and equal distribution of forces.

Synonyms

evening out, leveling, stabilizing

Examples of usage

  • The engineer focused on the balancing of the car's wheels for optimal performance.
  • Proper balancing of the aircraft's propellers is essential for safe flight.
  • Balancing the load on the ship is critical to prevent capsizing.

Translations

Translations of the word "balancing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equilíbrio

🇮🇳 संतुलन

🇩🇪 Balance

🇮🇩 penyeimbangan

🇺🇦 балансування

🇵🇱 równoważenie

🇯🇵 バランス

🇫🇷 équilibrage

🇪🇸 equilibrio

🇹🇷 dengeleme

🇰🇷 균형

🇸🇦 توازن

🇨🇿 vyvažování

🇸🇰 vyvažovanie

🇨🇳 平衡

🇸🇮 uravnoteženje

🇮🇸 jafnvægi

🇰🇿 теңгеру

🇬🇪 ბალანსი

🇦🇿 tarazlıq

🇲🇽 equilibrio

Etymology

The word 'balancing' originates from the Old French word 'balancer', meaning 'to dance, sway, wobble'. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to equilibrium, stability, and harmony. The concept of balancing has been essential in multiple fields, from work-life balance to mechanical engineering, highlighting the importance of maintaining stability and equal distribution.

See also: balance, balanced, balancer, counterbalance, counterbalancing, imbalance, imbalanced, unbalance, unbalanced.

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