Definitions

1. noun

A device, typically a mechanical or electronic device, that generates a signal or scale that is the opposite of or complementary to the main signal or scale.

“The counterscale on the audio equipment helped to balance out the distorted sound.”

2. verb

To adjust or balance something, typically by making a counter or opposing action.

“The engineer had to counterscale the machine to ensure its proper functioning.”

3. verb

To reduce or offset the effect of something, typically by making a counter or opposing action.

“The new policy aimed to counterscale the negative impact of the previous one.”