Definition

The act of keeping something steady and equal in weight or force, so that it does not fall or tip over.

Example

The balancing of the books took several hours to complete.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the art of balancing work and life?

Definitely! It's a challenge for many people these days.

I feel like balancing everything can be overwhelming at times.

True, but finding a good routine really helps.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To keep something steady and equal in amount or importance, often by adjusting or compensating for different forces or factors.

Example

She is balancing the books to ensure the finances are correct.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I’ve been trying to find a way of balancing work and my personal life.

That sounds tough! How's it going so far?

It's a work in progress; I think I need to plan my days better for balancing everything.

Root Explanation

Balancing → It is formed from "balance" (from Old French *balance*, meaning a scale or equilibrium) and "-ing" (a suffix indicating the action or process of). The word "balancing" refers to the action or process of maintaining equilibrium or stability.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'balance' as maintaining stability, and the '-ing' shows it's an action. So, balancing is the act of keeping things stable.

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