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balance [ˈbæləns]

1 balance noun
  • the state of having your weight spread equally so that you do not fall
  • the ability to move or to remain in a position without losing control or falling
  • a state in which different things occur in equal or proper amounts or have an equal or proper amount of importance

2 balance verb
  • to make (something, such as a plate or your body) steady by keeping weight equal on all sides —usually + on
  • to adjust (an account or budget) so that the amount of money available is more than or equal to the amount of money that has been spent
  • to check and make adjustments to financial records so that they are accurate