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(uncountable) mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed
something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium (literally or figuratively); counterweight These weights are used as a balance for the overhanging verandah.
Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bush's policies.
(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. I just need to nip to a bank and check my balance.
(watchmaking) a device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
(law) the remainder. The balance of the agreement remains in effect.