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balance vs poise

poise vs balance

balance and poise both are nouns.

balance and poise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
balance Yes No Yes No
poise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, balance and poise are synonyms defined as:
  • balance and poise: hold or carry in equilibrium
balance (noun) poise (noun)
a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity great coolness and composure under strain
a weight that balances another weight a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second
a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
something left after other parts have been taken away
equality of distribution
a state of equilibrium
balance (verb) poise (verb)
hold or carry in equilibrium hold or carry in equilibrium
compute credits and debits of an account cause to be balanced or suspended
bring into balance or equilibrium prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult
be in equilibrium be motionless, in suspension
Difference between balance and poise

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