balance
n. leveling; equal distribution of weight; stability; statement; scales; rest, remainder v. make even weight, make equal; be made of even weight, be made equal | ||||
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Balance Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| DOD Dictionary of Military Terms |
balance
A concept as applied to an arms control measure that connotes: a. adjustments of armed forces and armaments in such a manner that one state does not obtain military advantage over other states agreeing to the measure; and b. internal adjustments by one state of its forces in such manner as to enable it to cope with all aspects of remaining threats to its security in a post arms control agreement era.
A concept as applied to an arms control measure that connotes: a. adjustments of armed forces and armaments in such a manner that one state does not obtain military advantage over other states agreeing to the measure; and b. internal adjustments by one state of its forces in such manner as to enable it to cope with all aspects of remaining threats to its security in a post arms control agreement era.
Balance Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Balance
(n.)
A balance wheel, as of a watch, or clock. See Balance wheel (in the Vocabulary).
(n.)
A movement in dancing. See Balance, v. i., S.
(n.)
Act of weighing mentally; comparison; estimate.
(n.)
An apparatus for weighing.
(n.)
An equality between the sums total of the two sides of an account; as, to bring one's accounts to a balance; -- also, the excess on either side; as, the balance of an account.
(n.)
Equipoise between the weights in opposite scales.
(n.)
The constellation Libra.
(n.)
The seventh sign in the Zodiac, called Libra, which the sun enters at the equinox in September.
(n.)
The state of being in equipoise; equilibrium; even adjustment; steadiness.
(n.)
To arrange accounts in such a way that the sum total of the debits is equal to the sum total of the credits; as, to balance a set of books.
(n.)
To bring to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights; to weigh in a balance.
(n.)
To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
(n.)
To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass; as, to balance the boom mainsail.
(n.)
To equal in number, weight, force, or proportion; to counterpoise, counterbalance, counteract, or neutralize.
(n.)
To make the sums of the debits and credits of an account equal; -- said of an item; as, this payment, or credit, balances the account.
(n.)
To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally; as, to balance partners.
(n.)
To settle and adjust, as an account; to make two accounts equal by paying the difference between them.
(n.)
To support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling; as, to balance a plate on the end of a cane; to balance one's self on a tight rope.
(v. i.)
To fluctuate between motives which appear of equal force; to waver; to hesitate.
(v. i.)
To have equal weight on each side; to be in equipoise; as, the scales balance.
(v. i.)
To move toward a person or couple, and then back.
(n.)
A balance wheel, as of a watch, or clock. See Balance wheel (in the Vocabulary).
(n.)
A movement in dancing. See Balance, v. i., S.
(n.)
Act of weighing mentally; comparison; estimate.
(n.)
An apparatus for weighing.
(n.)
An equality between the sums total of the two sides of an account; as, to bring one's accounts to a balance; -- also, the excess on either side; as, the balance of an account.
(n.)
Equipoise between the weights in opposite scales.
(n.)
The constellation Libra.
(n.)
The seventh sign in the Zodiac, called Libra, which the sun enters at the equinox in September.
(n.)
The state of being in equipoise; equilibrium; even adjustment; steadiness.
(n.)
To arrange accounts in such a way that the sum total of the debits is equal to the sum total of the credits; as, to balance a set of books.
(n.)
To bring to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights; to weigh in a balance.
(n.)
To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
(n.)
To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass; as, to balance the boom mainsail.
(n.)
To equal in number, weight, force, or proportion; to counterpoise, counterbalance, counteract, or neutralize.
(n.)
To make the sums of the debits and credits of an account equal; -- said of an item; as, this payment, or credit, balances the account.
(n.)
To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally; as, to balance partners.
(n.)
To settle and adjust, as an account; to make two accounts equal by paying the difference between them.
(n.)
To support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling; as, to balance a plate on the end of a cane; to balance one's self on a tight rope.
(v. i.)
To fluctuate between motives which appear of equal force; to waver; to hesitate.
(v. i.)
To have equal weight on each side; to be in equipoise; as, the scales balance.
(v. i.)
To move toward a person or couple, and then back.
| WordNet 2.0 |
Balance
Noun
1. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun in in Libra
(synonym) Libra
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
(classification) astrology, star divination
2. the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
(synonym) Libra, Libra the Balance, Libra the Scales
(hypernym) sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, mansion, house, planetary house
Noun
1. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun in in Libra
(synonym) Libra
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
(classification) astrology, star divination
2. the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
(synonym) Libra, Libra the Balance, Libra the Scales
(hypernym) sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, mansion, house, planetary house
balance
Noun
1. a state of equilibrium
(antonym) imbalance, instability, unbalance
(hypernym) equilibrium
(hyponym) tension
2. a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity
(hypernym) scale, weighing machine
(hyponym) beam balance
3. equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
(hypernym) equality
(hyponym) trial balance
(part-holonym) account, accounting, account statement
4. harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design); "in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance"- John Ruskin
(synonym) proportion
(hypernym) placement, arrangement
5. equality of distribution
(synonym) equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalance
(hypernym) structure, construction
(hyponym) conformation
6. something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance"
(synonym) remainder, residual, residue, residuum, rest
(hypernym) part, portion, component part, component
(hyponym) leftover, remnant
7. the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
(hypernym) remainder, difference
(hyponym) balance of trade, trade balance, visible balance, trade gap
8. (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact correspondence of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
(synonym) symmetry, symmetricalness, correspondence
(hypernym) spatial property, spatiality
(hyponym) regularity, geometrical regularity
(classification) mathematics, math, maths
9. an equivalent counterbalancing weight
(synonym) counterweight, counterbalance, counterpoise, equalizer, equaliser
(hypernym) weight
(hyponym) sash weight
10. 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
(synonym) balance wheel
(hypernym) wheel
(part-holonym) timepiece, timekeeper
Verb
1. bring into balance or equilibrium; "She has to balance work and her domestic duties"; "balance the two weights"
(synonym) equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise
(antonym) unbalance
(hypernym) match, fit
(hyponym) complement
(verb-group) poise
2. compute credits and debits of an account
(hypernym) account, calculate
3. hold or carry in equilibrium
(synonym) poise
(hypernym) hold, carry, bear
(verb-group) equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise
4. be in equilibrium; "He was balancing on one foot"
(hypernym) be
(verb-group) equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise
| The Phrase Finder |
The Balance of power
Meaning
The distribution of power between nations in such a way that no one has dominance over the others.
Origin
The distribution of power between nations in such a way that no one has dominance over the others.
Meaning
The distribution of power between nations in such a way that no one has dominance over the others.
Origin
The distribution of power between nations in such a way that no one has dominance over the others.
The Balance of trade
Meaning
The difference between the value of the imports and exports that a nation makes.
| hEnglish - advanced version |
balance
balance valve
balance thermometer
balance sheet
balance wheel
actinic balance
roman balance
trade balance
visible balance
invisible balance
spring balance
coin balance
thermic balance
libra the balance
compensation balance
torsion balance
axis of a balance
sense of balance
trial balance
compensated balance
balance dock
to strike a balance
balance of trade
hydrostatic balance
balance electrometer
to lay in balance
balance of power
balance knife
balance of torsion
balance fish
balance rudder
balance valve
balance thermometer
balance sheet
balance wheel
actinic balance
roman balance
trade balance
visible balance
invisible balance
spring balance
coin balance
thermic balance
libra the balance
compensation balance
torsion balance
axis of a balance
sense of balance
trial balance
compensated balance
balance dock
to strike a balance
balance of trade
hydrostatic balance
balance electrometer
to lay in balance
balance of power
balance knife
balance of torsion
balance fish
balance rudder
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
balance
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| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Clorian
Clorian = n. scales; balance
Clorian = n. scales; balance
Clorianu
Clorianu = v. to balance, to weigh
Mantawl
Mantawl = n. a balance
Taflan
Taflan = n. a balance, scales
Balance Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BASSAM Trade, Real Estate, Mortgage, Fund,Invest, Insurance,& Tax,Terms/abbreviations/defin. |
BALANCE
The appraisal principle that states that the greatest value in a property will occur when the type and size of the improvements are proportional to each other as well as the land.
The appraisal principle that states that the greatest value in a property will occur when the type and size of the improvements are proportional to each other as well as the land.
| Sean_Woo's Finance,GIS & Real Estate Glossary |
balance
remaining amont of money
remaining amont of money
Balance Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Guitar Glossary |
Balance
The relative volume levels of various instruments or tracks.
The relative volume levels of various instruments or tracks.
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Balance (equilibrium)
vo'ektau, vo'ektaya
vo'ektau, vo'ektaya
Balance (scales)
vo'ekti
Balance Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Balance
occurs in Lev. 19:36 and Isa. 46:6, as the rendering of the Hebrew kanch', which properly means "a reed" or "a cane," then a rod or beam of a balance. This same word is translated "measuring reed" in Ezek. 40:3,5; 42:16-18. There is another Hebrew word, mozena'yim, i.e., "two poisers", also so rendered (Dan. 5:27). The balances as represented on the most ancient Egyptian monuments resemble those now in use. A "pair of balances" is a symbol of justice and fair dealing (Job 31:6; Ps. 62:9; Prov. 11:1). The expression denotes great want and scarcity in Rev. 6:5.
occurs in Lev. 19:36 and Isa. 46:6, as the rendering of the Hebrew kanch', which properly means "a reed" or "a cane," then a rod or beam of a balance. This same word is translated "measuring reed" in Ezek. 40:3,5; 42:16-18. There is another Hebrew word, mozena'yim, i.e., "two poisers", also so rendered (Dan. 5:27). The balances as represented on the most ancient Egyptian monuments resemble those now in use. A "pair of balances" is a symbol of justice and fair dealing (Job 31:6; Ps. 62:9; Prov. 11:1). The expression denotes great want and scarcity in Rev. 6:5.
| Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary |
Askelon
weight; balance; fire of infamy
weight; balance; fire of infamy
Balance Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Balance
See balance shaft , counter balance , crankshaft counter-balance , dynamic balance , harmonic balancer , spool balance valve , spring balance , static balance , tire balance , and wheel balancer
See balance shaft , counter balance , crankshaft counter-balance , dynamic balance , harmonic balancer , spool balance valve , spring balance , static balance , tire balance , and wheel balancer
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
balance
In electrical circuits and networks, to adjust the impedance to achieve specific objectives, such as to reach specified return loss objectives at a hybrid junction of two-wire and four-wire circuits. (188 )
In electrical circuits and networks, to adjust the impedance to achieve specific objectives, such as to reach specified return loss objectives at a hybrid junction of two-wire and four-wire circuits. (188 )
Balance Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
balance
pondera
pondera
| Glossary of Dance Terminology |
BALANCE
A step, together, hold
A step, together, hold
| Art Glossary |
Balance
This is just what it says it is. You're looking for things to "add up" in an artwork, for equal amounts of yin and yang, etc. Think in terms of equilibrium. Look for a center point or axis. And think of a seesaw. Part of the beauty of art is you can see the math behind it, if it follows convention. So, a small figure far from the axis would balance out a large figure close to the axis--just as a child at the end of a see saw would balance out an adult near the fulcrum. Only, in art, you must balance more than physical weight or size. For example, you must balance color and "depth." And you deal with balance of abstract to non-abstract. Bear in mind, balance is not always the goal of an artwork. Sometimes, imbalance is the goal, because it highlights some theme or message by increasing its "weight" or importance.
This is just what it says it is. You're looking for things to "add up" in an artwork, for equal amounts of yin and yang, etc. Think in terms of equilibrium. Look for a center point or axis. And think of a seesaw. Part of the beauty of art is you can see the math behind it, if it follows convention. So, a small figure far from the axis would balance out a large figure close to the axis--just as a child at the end of a see saw would balance out an adult near the fulcrum. Only, in art, you must balance more than physical weight or size. For example, you must balance color and "depth." And you deal with balance of abstract to non-abstract. Bear in mind, balance is not always the goal of an artwork. Sometimes, imbalance is the goal, because it highlights some theme or message by increasing its "weight" or importance.
Balance Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
Balance Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Health Information |
Balance
biological system that enables individuals to know where their bodies are in the environment and to maintain a desired position. Normal balance depends on information from the labyrinth in the inner ear, from other senses such as sight and touch, and from muscle movement.
biological system that enables individuals to know where their bodies are in the environment and to maintain a desired position. Normal balance depends on information from the labyrinth in the inner ear, from other senses such as sight and touch, and from muscle movement.
Balance Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Balance
For meanings of the word balance, see:
General terms
- Balance in stereophonic sound
- Balance (accounting)
- Balance beam, gymnastics apparatus
- Balance disorder - Medical description of balance and disordered balance
- Balance (metaphysics), a desirable point between opposite forces
- Balance wheel in a watch
- Balancing or hard balancing in international relations
- Engine balance
- Tire balance
- Equilibrioception, the sense of balance, or spacial equilibrium, in humans and animals
- homeostasis: Biological balance or systemic equilibrium within a living organism
- Media balance (Media coverage of politics)
- A weighing scale
- Game balance, a concept in game design describing fairness or balance of power in a game
- Balance board
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