the ability to retain one's physical equilibrium, or the fact of retaining it
stability produced by even distribution of weight on each side of a vertical axis
mental and emotional steadiness
an aesthetically pleasing integration of elements
equilibrium between contrasting, opposing, or interacting elements
equality between the totals of the two sides of an account
the difference between credits and debits in an account, or a statement of this
something left over; a remainder
an amount in excess, esp on the credit side of an account
the weight or force of one side in excess of another
the balance of the evidence
an instrument for weighing, traditionally a centrally-supported beam that has two scalepans of equal weight suspended from its ends
any device that measures weight and force
(the Balance) the constellation and sign of the zodiac Libra
a counterbalancing weight, force, or influence
= balance wheel
the point on the trigger side of a rifle at which the weight of the ends balance each other
in an uncertain critical position, esp with the fate or outcome about to be determined
The future of democracy was hanging in the balance
unevenly weighted; unstable
all things considered
to adopt a compromise position