verbπShareTo bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights."To make the budget fair for everyone, the committee balanced the funds allocated to each department. "physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (concepts) agree."The teacher balanced the different viewpoints of the students in the class discussion. "philosophymindbeinglogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling."I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee."physicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate."To decide how much time to spend studying, I need to balance the demands of my job and my family's needs. "valuebusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally."to balance partners"danceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass."to balance the boom mainsail"nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond."This final payment, or credit, balances the account."businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in equilibrium."To maintain a healthy lifestyle, she balanced her work schedule with her family commitments. "physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have matching credits and debits."To balance the checkbook, you must carefully record all your expenses and income. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo weigh in a balance."The pharmacist carefully balanced the ingredients on the scale to ensure the correct dosage. "physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hesitate or fluctuate."She balanced between going to the party and studying for the exam, unable to decide. "attitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareContaining elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over."He believed he rarely got sick because of his balanced diet."qualityphysicsstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading