balance

Definitions

• (uncountable) A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
• (uncountable) Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
• (literally) Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
• A pair of scales.
• (uncountable) Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
• (uncountable) The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
• (uncountable) Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
• (accounting) A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
• (accounting) The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.
• (watchmaking) A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
• (legal) The remainder.
• (obsolete) Libra.