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Balance
ˈbal(ə)n(t)s
Balance definitions
verb
balance
balanced
balances
balancing
- put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall
"a mug that she balanced on her knee"
- remain in a steady position without falling
"Richard balanced on the ball of one foot"
- offset or compare the value of (one thing) with another
"the cost of obtaining such information needs to be balanced against its benefits"
- counteract or equal the effect or importance of
"he balanced his radical remarks with more familiar declarations"
- establish equal or appropriate proportions of elements in
"they are struggling to balance work and family life"
- compare debits and credits in (an account) so as to ensure that they are equal
"the law requires the council to balance its books each year"
compare contrast set side by side juxtapose weigh against set against balance differentiate discriminate- (of an account) have credits and debits equal
"a surplus on the capital account to make the account balance"