1. plural of equilibration; the process of bringing into or maintaining a state of balance or equilibrium
Usage: technical; formal
2. in psychology and cognitive development, the process by which a person adjusts mental schemas to accommodate new information
Usage: psychology; developmental theory

Examples

• The engineer focused on the equilibrations of the structural forces to ensure safety.
• Chemical equilibrations occur when reactants and products reach a stable state.
• Piaget described equilibrations as essential to cognitive development in children.
• The system underwent several equilibrations before reaching a steady state.
• Market equilibrations help prices stabilize over time.
• The equilibrations of the mechanical system required precise calibration.