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Balancing (noun) means the act of keeping something steady or bringing opposing elements into equilibrium. Example: “Balancing work and family life can be exhausting.”
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The act of keeping something steady or bringing opposing elements into equilibrium.
"Balancing work and family life can be exhausting."
"The gymnast's balancing on the narrow beam looked effortless."
"Careful balancing of the budget kept the club out of debt."
How to use balancing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of keeping things even or steady.
Common pairings
balancing act
balancing the books
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What does “balancing” mean?
The word “balancing” means the act of keeping something steady or bringing opposing elements into equilibrium. In plain terms, the process of keeping things even or steady.
How do you use “balancing” in a sentence?
Here is “balancing” used in a sentence: “Balancing work and family life can be exhausting.”
What part of speech is “balancing”?
“Balancing” is a noun.
Is “balancing” a common word?
“Balancing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between balancing and balance?
Balance is typically the noun for the state of equilibrium itself, while balancing is the noun (or gerund) describing the ongoing act of achieving that equilibrium. Balancing emphasizes the process, such as balancing a budget or balancing a load, rather than the resulting steady state.
What is balancing act a metaphor for?
A balancing act describes a situation where someone must carefully manage multiple competing demands or opposing interests at once, such as balancing work and family life. It draws on the literal image of keeping something steady between opposing forces.
When is balancing used as a noun versus a verb form?
Balancing functions as a noun when it names the activity itself, as in 'the balancing of the accounts took hours.' It is also the present participle of the verb balance, used in phrases like 'balancing the books' or 'balancing on one foot.'
