I . n.
1.
Pair of scales.
2.
Equipoise, equilibrium, equality of weight.
3.
Comparison, comparative estimate, weighing.
4.
Excess, overplus, surplus, residue, remainder. ( Correct only of accounts . )
5.
Counterpoise, equalizing agency, equalizer.
6.
Moral or mental equilibrium, equipoise, poise, self-control, self-possession, all-sidedness, good proportion.
II . v. a.
1.
Poise, keep in equipoise, hold in equilibrium.
2.
Weigh ( mentally ), compare, estimate comparatively.
3.
Counterpoise, counteract, neutralize, countervail, counter~, compensate, make up for.
4.
( Com. ) Equalize, make equal, square, adjust, clear.
III . v. n.
1.
Be in equipoise or equilibrium, counterpoise each other, neutralize each other.
2.
Cast accounts, keep accounts, reckon, make ~s.