balance

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Synonyms: valance, ballance, balence

Antonyms: valance, ballance, balence

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} A state in which opposing forces [[harmonise]]; [[equilibrium]].
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} Mental equilibrium; mental health; [[calmness]], a state of remaining [[clear-headed]] and [[unperturbed]].
3. {{lb|en|literally|or|figuratively}} Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; [[counterweight]].
4. A pair of [[scales]].
5. {{lb|en|uncountable}} [[awareness|Awareness]] of both viewpoints or matters; [[neutrality]]; [[rationality]]; [[objectivity]].
6. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
7. {{lb|en|uncountable}} Apparent [[harmony]] in [[art]] (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
8. {{lb|en|accounting}} A [[list]] accounting for the [[debits]] on one side, and for the [[credits]] on the other.
9. {{lb|en|accounting}} The [[result]] of such a [[procedure]]; the [[difference]] between [[credit]] and [[debit]] of an [[account]].
10. {{lb|en|watchmaking}} A [[device]] used to [[regulate]] the [[speed]] of a watch, clock etc.
11. {{lb|en|legal|business|statistics}} The [[remainder]].
12. {{lb|en|obsolete|astrology}} [[Libra]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To bring (items) to an [[equipoise]], as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|figurative}} To make (concepts) agree.
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
5. {{lb|en|transitive|dancing}} To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.
6. {{lb|en|transitive|nautical}} To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.
7. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
8. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To be in [[equilibrium]].
9. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To have matching credits and debits.
10. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To [[weigh]] in a balance.
11. {{lb|en|intransitive|obsolete}} To [[hesitate]] or [[fluctuate]].

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|astronomy|astrology}} The constellation and zodiacal sign [[Libra]].

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