balancing

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.

noun

An action wherein someone balances or something is balanced