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as in equilibrium
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another
when participating in any dangerous sport, one should maintain an equipoise between fearless boldness and commonsense caution
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as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
her frugality is a much-needed equipoise to her husband's spendthrift ways
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as in to balance
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 15 Sep. 2023
Contra earlier models there isn't a monotonic decrease in the rate of adaptation as a function of complexity, but rather an increase until to an equipoise, before a subsequent decrease.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2010
WSJ, 3 Jan. 2022
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Noun
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The principle of clinical equipoise holds that, when starting a trial, researchers must be uncertain about whether the control group or the treatment group is most likely to benefit.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 15 Sep. 2023
Contra earlier models there isn't a monotonic decrease in the rate of adaptation as a function of complexity, but rather an increase until to an equipoise, before a subsequent decrease.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2010
Verb
The authors do a great job demonstrating that allowing respect for autonomy has, at a minimum, equipoise with the authoritarian approach, if not superiority, when considering a range of measures of health and happiness.
—WSJ, 3 Jan. 2022
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While unlawful crossings remain low, some U.S. officials are concerned the presidential election could disturb the fragile equilibrium achieved at the southern border in recent months.Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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There is no chemistry there of any sort that is really out of equilibrium with the environment, Mojzsis, a professor at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, told me.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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How to Propagate Amaryllis Amaryllis can be propagated through bulb offsets (recommended) or seeds.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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And even if the cost offsets would materialize, there’s the question of whether Congress would approve an amendment to the IRA to expand the numbers of prescription drugs eligible to be selected for price negotiation.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Sofia is a runaway success in that regard, balancing prestige drama complexity with theatrical Gotham extremes.Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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CXOs need to be effective storytellers and develop the ability to balance the focus on numbers and metrics with articulating a vision in a way that strikes an emotional chord and galvanizes the ecosystem.S. Venkatesh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Fluoride counters that process with a one-two punch, by reducing acid and strengthening enamel, the tooth’s protective outer layer.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The grippy non-slip silicone also makes these ideal for rolling out dough while keeping your counters clean.Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bayern did equalize through Harry Kane but then fell apart as Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski put Barça 3-1 up by the break.Ben Church, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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With Biggest ‘Supermoon’ Of 2024 To prevent the carbon price from disproportionately impacting the poor, the authors recommend making the carbon price uniform, which can equalize the burden evenly across households.Simi Thambi, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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But in that case, wouldn’t people from low-income areas just overflow to their empty beds, and then the system would equilibrate?Renee Hsia, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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So basically, until 1980, people tended to move to where wages were highest, and wages were slowly equilibrating between regions, and since 1980, people have begun moving towards where housing costs are low instead of where wages are high.BYAlena Botros, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2023
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To follow best practices in A/B testing, start with hypotheses about changes that might drive conversions, such as adjusting product page layouts or testing different headlines for Black Friday deals.John Readman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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While Election Day, which falls on Tuesday, November 5 this year, is not a federal holiday, many companies adjust their hours so that employees have time to cast their ballots.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Equipoise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipoise. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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