librate

• Verbe désuet signifiant balancer, équilibrer ou osciller; se déplacer de manière équilibrée ou en se balançant.

An obsolete verb meaning to balance, poise, or oscillate; to move in a balanced or swaying manner.

1. Determine the weight ofC2formal

   To measure or ascertain the weight of something, often by using a balance or scale.

   Peser

   • The jeweler librated the gemstones to ensure their value.
   • Before shipping, the goods were carefully librated.
   • The scientist librated the sample with precision.

   Synonymesascertainassessbalancedetermineevaluategaugemeasurepoisequantifyscaleweigh

2. Vibrate before coming to a total restC2formal

   To oscillate or swing gently, gradually decreasing in motion until completely still.

   librer (oscillation amortie)

   • The pendulum librated for a few moments before stopping.
   • The needle on the gauge librated slightly before settling.
   • The balance arm librated as it found its equilibrium.