balance
noun(bal-ance)
a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
Synonyms: balance wheel,
balance
noun(bal-ance)
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
balance
noun(bal-ance)
the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
Synonyms: libra, libra the balance, libra the scales,
balance
noun(bal-ance)
harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)
Examples:
In all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance.
balance
noun(bal-ance)
a weight that balances another weight
balance
noun(bal-ance)
equality of distribution
balance
noun(bal-ance)
something left after other parts have been taken away
Examples:
He took what he wanted and I got the balance.
balance
noun(bal-ance)
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
balance
verb(bal-ance)
hold or carry in equilibrium
balance
verb(bal-ance)
bring into balance or equilibrium
Examples:
She has to balance work and her domestic duties.
Balance the two weights.
balance
noun(bal-ance)
a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity
balance
noun(bal-ance)
a state of equilibrium
balance
verb(bal-ance)
be in equilibrium
balance
verb(bal-ance)
compute credits and debits of an account
balance
noun(bal-ance)
equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
balance
noun(bal-ance)
the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account