balance

/ˈbæləns/

noun

1
A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
2
Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
3
Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
“Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bush's policies.”
4
A pair of scales.
5
Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
6
The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
“I think the balance of opinion is that we should get out while we're ahead.”
7
Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
8
A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
9
The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.
“I just need to nip to a bank and check my balance.”
10
A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
11
The remainder.
“The balance of the agreement remains in effect.”
12
Libra.

1
To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
2
To make (concepts) agree.
3
To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
“I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee.”
4
To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
5
(dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.
“to balance partners”
6
To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.
“to balance the boom mainsail”
7
To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
“This final payment, or credit, balances the account.”
8
To be in equilibrium.
9
To have matching credits and debits.
10
To weigh in a balance.
11
To hesitate or fluctuate.

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