Definition (noun) a state of equilibrium
Definition (noun) equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
Definition (noun) harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)
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in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance
Definition (noun) equality of distribution
Definition (noun) something left after other parts have been taken away
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there was no remainder
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he threw away the rest
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he took what he wanted and I got the balance
Definition (noun) the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
Definition (noun) (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
Definition (noun) the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
Definition (noun) (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
Definition (noun) a weight that balances another weight
Definition (noun) 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
Definition (noun) a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity
Definition (verb) bring into balance or equilibrium
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She has to balance work and her domestic duties
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balance the two weights
Definition (verb) compute credits and debits of an account
Definition (verb) hold or carry in equilibrium
Definition (verb) be in equilibrium
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He was balancing on one foot