balance

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noun

bal·ance ˈba-lən(t)s How to pronounce balance (audio)

: physical equilibrium

trouble keeping your balance on a sailboat

lost his balance and fell

a boxer kept off balance for a whole round

: the ability to retain one's balance

Gymnasts must have a good sense of balance.

: 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

: 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

accounting : equality between the totals of the two sides of an account

: an aesthetically pleasing integration of elements

achieving balance in a work of art

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")

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.

: weight or force of one side in excess of another

The balance of the evidence lay on the side of the defendant.

: something left over : remainder

answers will be given in the balance of this chapter

R. W. Murray

: 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

: an instrument for weighing: such as

: a beam that is supported freely in the center and has two pans of equal weight suspended from its ends

: a device that uses the elasticity of a spiral spring for measuring weight or force

: a means of judging or deciding

the balance of a free election

: a counterbalancing weight, force, or influence

The comedic character serves as a balance to the serious subject matter of the play.

: an oscillating wheel operating with a hairspring to regulate the movement of a timepiece

a watch's balance

balance

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verb

balanced; balancing

transitive verb

: 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.

: to bring into harmony or proportion

I struggled to balance my career and family life.

a balanced diet

: 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

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

: counterbalance, offset

He served black coffee to help balance out the sweetness of the dessert.

balance one consideration against another

: to equal or equalize in weight, number, or proportion

The good times balanced the bad times.

: 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

: to become balanced or established in balance

Try balancing on one foot.

The good times and bad times balanced out.

: 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.

: waver sense 1

balances and temporizes on matters that demand action

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

Kids Definition

balance 1 of 2

noun

bal·ance ˈba-ləns How to pronounce balance (audio)

: a steady position or condition

The gymnast kept her balance.

: something left over : remainder He spent the balance of his allowance.

: an instrument for weighing

: a state in which things occur in equal or proper amounts

a balance of work and fun

: the amount of money in a bank account

: an amount of money still owed

balance

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verb

balanced; balancing

: to make or keep steady : keep from falling

… their slippery … forefeet did not allow them to balance there.

Dick King-Smith, Pigs Might Fly

: to make the two sides of (an account) add up to the same total

: to be or make equal in weight, number, or amount You must balance your schoolwork and outside activities.

Medical Definition

balance

noun

bal·ance ˈbal-ən(t)s How to pronounce balance (audio)

: an instrument for weighing

: mental and emotional steadiness

: the relation in physiology between the intake of a particular substance and its excretion

—used with positive when the intake of a substance is greater than the body's excretion of it and with negative when the intake of a substance is less than the body's excretion of it see nitrogen balance, water balance

: the maintenance (as in laboratory cultures) of a population at about the same condition and level

单词	balances
释义	balance 1 of 2 noun bal·ance ˈba-lən(t)s 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 counterpoise equilibration equilibrium equipoise poise stasis Verb equalize equate even level See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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) Phrases Containing balance balance out balance of trade balance wheel lose one's balance shift/tip/tilt the balance of power swing the balance strike a balance redress the balance trial balance balance of power balance beam the balance balance sheet balance of payments platform balance balance a/the budget water balance tip the balance nitrogen balance in the balance in balance on balance See More balance out balance of trade balance wheel lose one's balance shift/tip/tilt the balance of power swing the balance strike a balance redress the balance trial balance balance of power balance beam the balance balance sheet balance of payments platform balance balance a/the budget water balance tip the balance nitrogen balance in the balance in balance on balance See More Kids Definition balance 1 of 2 noun bal·ance ˈba-ləns 1 : a steady position or condition The gymnast kept her balance. 2 : something left over : remainder He spent the balance of his allowance. 3 : an instrument for weighing 4 : a state in which things occur in equal or proper amounts a balance of work and fun 5 : the amount of money in a bank account 6 : an amount of money still owed balance 2 of 2 verb balanced; balancing 1 : to make or keep steady : keep from falling … their slippery … forefeet did not allow them to balance there. Dick King-Smith, Pigs Might Fly 2 : to make the two sides of (an account) add up to the same total 3 : to be or make equal in weight, number, or amount You must balance your schoolwork and outside activities. Medical Definition balance noun bal·ance ˈbal-ən(t)s 1 : an instrument for weighing 2 : mental and emotional steadiness 3 a : the relation in physiology between the intake of a particular substance and its excretion —used with positive when the intake of a substance is greater than the body's excretion of it and with negative when the intake of a substance is less than the body's excretion of it see nitrogen balance, water balance b : the maintenance (as in laboratory cultures) of a population at about the same condition and level balances 1 of 2 noun plural of balance 1 as in scales a device for measuring weight use a balance to make sure you get the amounts precisely correct Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance scales gravimeters 2 as in offsets a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective the balance to the mountain of complaints are the many letters of praise that we also receive Synonyms & Similar Words offsets counters counterbalances correctives counterweights counterpoises counterforces equipoises counteractions neutralizers counter-forces cancelers ballasts cancellers weights trade-offs 3 as in rests a remaining group or portion and the balance of the contestants should stand in that last corner Synonyms & Similar Words rests remainders remains residues residua remnants leavings leftovers odds and ends surpluses fragments excesses scrapings stubs vestiges overflows stumps oversupplies overabundances overages butts surfeits superabundances overkills scraps fat superfluities overmuch oddments Antonyms & Near Antonyms weights masses bodies mains bulks mosts balances 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of balance 1 as in equates to make equal in amount, degree, or status tried to balance the total amount of money spent on gifts for each child Synonyms & Similar Words equates adjusts equalizes compensates levels counterbalances evens accommodates equilibrates standardizes fits normalizes regularizes equipoises homogenizes democratizes Antonyms & Near Antonyms disequilibrates 2 as in falters to show uncertainty about the right course of action his tendency to balance and waffle on certain hot-button issues may hurt him in the general election Synonyms & Similar Words falters hesitates vacillates wavers teeters staggers scruples hangs back wobbles halts sways waits dithers debates pauses wabbles lingers weighs oscillates delays shilly-shallies backs down ponders deliberates procrastinates considers hems haws dawdles hedges dallies equivocates chickens (out) waffles pussyfoots Antonyms & Near Antonyms plunges (in) decides advances dives (in) stirs continues budges See More 3 as in pays to give what is owed for she had to balance her account with the hotel before checking out of her room Synonyms & Similar Words pays settles meets stands liquidates foots discharges pays off pays up clears recompenses quits ponies up springs (for) antes (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms repudiates
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