rebalancing

Meanings

1. 1noununcountable

   The act of making something equal or steady again after it has become uneven.

   Grammar: Used as a noun, often with 'of': 'the rebalancing of the budget'.

   Patterns

   • rebalancing of something
   • a rebalancing act

   The rebalancing of the economy will take several years.

   After the crisis, there was a rebalancing of power between the two departments.

   The therapist suggested a rebalancing of work and rest.

2. 2verbtransitive or intransitive

   The present participle of 'rebalance'; making something equal or steady again.

   Grammar: Can take an object ('rebalancing the portfolio') or be used without one ('the portfolio is rebalancing').

   Patterns

   • rebalancing something
   • rebalancing between A and B

   She is rebalancing her diet to include more vegetables.

   The company is rebalancing its investments to reduce risk.

   The government is rebalancing the budget by cutting costs.

Word forms

Common combinations

portfolio rebalancing

Portfolio rebalancing helps keep your risk level steady.

rebalancing act

Managing both work and family is a constant rebalancing act.

rebalancing of power

The rebalancing of power in the region led to new alliances.

economic rebalancing

Economic rebalancing means shifting from exports to domestic demand.

Synonyms and how they differ

adjustment

A broader word for any small change; 'rebalancing' specifically suggests restoring equality.

realignment

Often used for groups or positions, not for equalizing amounts.

Word family

rebalance verb

To make something equal or steady again.

balance noun

A state where things are equal or steady.

balanced adjective

Having equal or correct amounts.

Commonly confused: rebalancing or rebalancing vs balancing?

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