A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight. Example: Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bush's policies.
A pair of scales.
Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others. Example: I think the balance of opinion is that we should get out while we're ahead.
Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account. Example: I just need to nip to a bank and check my balance.
A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
The remainder. Example: The balance of the agreement remains in effect.
Libra.
To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
To make (concepts) agree.
To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling. Example: I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee.
To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
(dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally. Example: to balance partners
To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass. Example: to balance the boom mainsail
To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond. Example: This final payment, or credit, balances the account.
To be in equilibrium.
To have matching credits and debits.
To weigh in a balance.
To hesitate or fluctuate.
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