Definition of "balance"
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A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
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Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
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Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium (literally or figuratively); counterweight.
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A pair of scales.
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Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
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The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
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Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
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A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
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The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.
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A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
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The remainder.
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Libra.
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verb:
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To make (items) weigh up.
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(figurative) to make (concepts) agree.
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To hold (an object or objects) precariously.
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To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
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To be in equilibrium.
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To have matching credits and debits.
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