balance
A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
Other meanings
Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
“These weights are used as a balance for the overhanging verandah.”
Related words
- adjusted trial balance
- analytical balance
- balance of equities
- balance of payments
- balanced scorecard
- balance transfer
- bank balance
- closing balance
- credit balance
- current balance
- debit balance
- opening balance
Example sentences
Word history
From Latin "bilanx" (two-scaled).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “balance” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.