balancing

verb

1
To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
2
To make (concepts) agree.
3
To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
“I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee.”
4
To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
5
(dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.
“to balance partners”
6
To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.
“to balance the boom mainsail”
7
To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
“This final payment, or credit, balances the account.”
8
To be in equilibrium.
9
To have matching credits and debits.
10
To weigh in a balance.
11
To hesitate or fluctuate.

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