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balance

1 of 2

noun

bal·​ance ˈba-lən(t)s How to pronounce balance (audio)
1
a
: physical equilibrium
trouble keeping your balance on a sailboat
lost his balance and fell
a boxer kept off balance for a whole round
b
: the ability to retain one's balance
Gymnasts must have a good sense of balance.
2
a
: stability produced by even distribution of weight on each side of the vertical axis
when the two sides of the scale are in balance
tipped the statue off balance
b
: equipoise between contrasting, opposing, or interacting elements
… the balance we strike between security and freedom. Earl Warren
Both parties were interviewed to provide balance in the report.
the right balance of diet and exercise
c
accounting : equality between the totals of the two sides of an account
3
a
: an aesthetically pleasing integration of elements
achieving balance in a work of art
b
grammar : the juxtaposition in writing of syntactically parallel (see parallel entry 1 sense 3c) constructions containing similar or contrasting ideas (such as "to err is human; to forgive, divine")
4
a
accounting : an amount in excess especially on the credit side of an account
has a comfortable balance in the bank
You must maintain a minimum balance of $1000 in your account to avoid fees.
b
: weight or force of one side in excess of another
The balance of the evidence lay on the side of the defendant.
c
: something left over : remainder
answers will be given in the balance of this chapter R. W. Murray
5
: mental and emotional steadiness
I doubt that Thoreau would be thrown off balance by the fantastic sights and sounds of the 20th century. E. B. White
6
: an instrument for weighing: such as
a
: a beam that is supported freely in the center and has two pans of equal weight suspended from its ends
b
: a device that uses the elasticity of a spiral spring for measuring weight or force
7
: a means of judging or deciding
the balance of a free election
8
: a counterbalancing weight, force, or influence
The comedic character serves as a balance to the serious subject matter of the play.
9
: an oscillating wheel operating with a hairspring to regulate the movement of a timepiece
a watch's balance

balance

2 of 2

verb

balanced; balancing

transitive verb

1
a
: to poise or arrange in or as if in balance
balancing a book on her head
The legislature hasn't balanced the budget in years.
b
: to bring into harmony or proportion
I struggled to balance my career and family life.
a balanced diet
c
: to bring to a state or position of balance (see balance entry 1 sense 2)
balanced the scales by adding a little more on one side
2
a(1)
accounting : to compute the difference between the debits and credits of (an account)
balancing a company's books
(2)
: to pay the amount due on : settle
sent a check to balance her account
b(1)
: to arrange so that one set of elements exactly equals another
balance a mathematical equation
(2)
chemistry : to complete (a chemical equation) so that the same number of atoms and electric charges of each kind appears on each side
3
a
: counterbalance, offset
He served black coffee to help balance out the sweetness of the dessert.
balance one consideration against another
b
: to equal or equalize in weight, number, or proportion
The good times balanced the bad times.
4
: to weigh in or as if in a balance (see balance entry 1 sense 6)
balance the profit and loss to see what had been gained

intransitive verb

1
: to become balanced or established in balance
Try balancing on one foot.
The good times and bad times balanced out.
2
: to be an equal counterbalance
—often used with out
His speed will likely balance out his competitor's greater strength.The discount and the shipping charge balance each other out.
3
: waver sense 1
balances and temporizes on matters that demand action
Phrases
in the balance or in balance
: with the fate or outcome about to be determined
our future hangs in the balance as we await his decision
on balance
: with all things considered
the meeting went well on balance

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun She had trouble keeping her balance as the boat rocked back and forth. The skater suddenly lost his balance and fell. Another skater bumped into him and knocked him off balance. Gymnasts need flexibility and balance. She has a good sense of balance. To provide balance in her news story, she interviewed members of both political parties. Temperature changes could upset the delicate balance of life in the forest. To lose weight you need the proper balance of diet and exercise. The food had a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. It's important to keep your life in balance. Verb I find it difficult to balance on one foot. He had trouble balancing on his skis. He helped his daughter balance on her bicycle before she started peddling. The legislature is still trying to balance the state's budget. He balances his checkbook every month. Something's wrong: the books don't balance. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The sound of two sneaker soles thwacking a drum fill on the ground as Stubbs tried to regain his balance. Chris Richards, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022 The whisky tends to strike a nice balance between sherry and peat influence—not quite reaching the sherry bomb levels of The Macallan and not as smoky as an Islay scotch like Ardbeg. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2022 Singapore’s government has long sought to strike a balance in the debate over LGBT rights. Feliz Solomon, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Adding in warmer tones and natural materials like stone help strike a balance in a living space. Kara Thompson, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 The Twitter spokesperson also said that reports like NCRI's would help Twitter and its external experts to continue reviewing policies to better strike that balance to make improvements this year. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 30 Aug. 2022 As a set of guiding principles backed by advanced cyber asset management, the modernization mindset is a way to strike this balance to keep the transformation on track. Jane Gilson, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Denim in the workplace can be a tricky topic to tackle, but today, the best jeans for work strike a balance of stylishness and sophistication. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 The Monarch M5s strike an excellent balance between optical power, quality, and price. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2022
Verb
Galligher suggested that those feeling crisis fatigue seek out positive activities and outlets to balance the negative images. William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Back in 1979, driving off in a new 450SEL would leave your bank balance $31,000 lighter (about $124,800 in today's greenbacks). Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 4 Sep. 2022 Roomy foldover clutches come in colorful hues that balance their sculptural design; plays on a ‘90s shoulder bag and a bucket silhouette are coated in a range of buttery neutrals with flashes of gold hardware. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Sep. 2022 The Tripod Don't spend hundreds of dollars on a solid camera-and-mic rig and then balance the whole thing on a stack of books. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022 Each year, North Dakota growers rotate different crops through their fields to help reintroduce and balance nutrients, stave off pests and weeds, and promote overall soil health. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2022 Effective leaders continue to emphasize talent strategies that balance offense and defense, and to create places people want to be regardless of circumstance. John M. Bremen, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 But as with any personal lifestyle choice that can result in workplace friction — workers with kids vs. those without, early birds vs. night owls — there are ways to balance the plates. Karla L. Miller, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 The veto competition is very difficult, as the players have to stack empty takeout containers on trays and balance them on beams. Kyle Fowle, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *bilancia, from Late Latin bilanc-, bilanx having two scalepans, from Latin bi- + lanc-, lanx plate

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6

Verb

1588, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2a(1)

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The first known use of balance was in the 13th century

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