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equipoise
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Equipoise
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e·qui·poise
/
ˈi
kwəˌpɔɪz, ˈɛk
wə-
/
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[
ee
-kw
uh
-poiz,
ek
-w
uh
-
]
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noun,
verb,
e·qui·poised,
e·qui·pois·ing.
noun
1.
an equal distribution of
weight
; even balance; equilibrium.
2.
a counterpoise.
verb (used with object)
3.
to equal or offset in weight; balance.
Origin:
1625–35;
equi-
+
poise
1
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equipoise
(ˈɛkwɪˌpɔɪz)
—
n
1.
even balance of weight or other forces; equilibrium
2.
a counterbalance; counterpoise
—
vb
3.
(
tr
) to offset or balance in weight or force; balance
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
equipoise
mid-17c., from merger of the phrase equal poise.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
And if he has not the balance of the critic, he has some other
equipoise
of his
own.
If the evidence of incompetence is in
equipoise
, the presumption of competency
prevails.
The evidence of record is in relative
equipoise
on the question of whether the
veteran suffered additional.
Where the evidence that the veteran was exposed to a herbicide is in
equipoise
,
reasonable doubt as to exposure.
Three years later, he reaches the rocking
equipoise
that will sustain him for the rest of his life.
Because a state of relative
equipoise
has been reached in this case, the benefit of the doubt rule will.
To an almost eerie extent, he exemplifies discipline,
equipoise
and self-control.
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