noun🔗ShareA state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium."The acrobat maintains his balances by shifting his weight carefully. "physicssystemconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed."Yoga and meditation help her maintain her balances amidst the daily stresses of work and family life. "mindattitudephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight."The old scale needed balances to ensure accurate measurements, so we added small metal weights to even it out. "physicssciencemassamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA pair of scales."The pharmacist used the balances to carefully measure the ingredients for the medicine. "utensilscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAwareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity."The mediator encouraged both parties to approach the negotiation with balances, carefully considering the other side's arguments. "mindphilosophyattitudequalitycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others."The balances of family responsibilities and career ambitions often require difficult choices. "outcomepoliticsphilosophyattitudebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareApparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.)."The artist carefully chose colors so that the balances within the painting created a feeling of peace. "artstyleappearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other."The accountant carefully reviewed the company's balances to ensure that the total debits and credits matched. "businessfinanceeconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account."I just need to nip to a bank and check my balance."businessfinanceeconomyamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc."The watchmaker carefully adjusted the balances inside the antique clock to ensure it kept accurate time. "devicemachinetimetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe remainder."The balance of the agreement remains in effect."amountbusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLibra."My friend Sarah, whose birthday is in October, balances being friendly and assertive, just like a typical Libra. "astrologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights."The baker carefully balances the ingredients on the scale to ensure the cake recipe is perfect. "physicsamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make (concepts) agree."The mediator balances the needs of the employee with the needs of the company to reach a fair agreement. "philosophylogictheorymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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
verb🔗ShareTo compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate."The manager balances the needs of the company with the needs of the employees when making decisions about overtime. "valuebusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally."to balance partners"danceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass."to balance the boom mainsail"nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond."This final payment, or credit, balances the account."businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be in equilibrium."The gymnast carefully balances on the beam, trying not to fall. "physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo have matching credits and debits."The accountant carefully balances the company's books each month to ensure that the total income equals the total expenses. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo weigh in a balance."The baker balances the flour and sugar on the scale before mixing the dough. "physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hesitate or fluctuate."The student balances between choosing the easier homework assignment and the one that will help him learn more. "attitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
