Synonym: equalize, measure, scale, stabilize, steady, weigh. Antonym: unbalance. Similar words: balanced, balance of, glance, parlance, surveillance, cancel, cancer, chance. Meaning: ['bæləns] 
n. 1. a state of equilibrium 2. a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity 3. equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account 4. harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) 5. equality of distribution 6. something left after other parts have been taken away 7. the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account 8. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra 9. the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22 10. (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane 11. a weight that balances another weight 12. 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. v. 1. bring into balance or equilibrium 2. compute credits and debits of an account 3. hold or carry in equilibrium 4. be in equilibrium.
n. 1. a state of equilibrium 2. a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity 3. equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account 4. harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) 5. equality of distribution 6. something left after other parts have been taken away 7. the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account 8. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra 9. the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22 10. (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane 11. a weight that balances another weight 12. 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. v. 1. bring into balance or equilibrium 2. compute credits and debits of an account 3. hold or carry in equilibrium 4. be in equilibrium. 
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121, She tries to balance the needs of her children with those of her employer.
122, The balance of advantage has shifted from the unions to employers.
123, The price of players is the reason why many football clubs show big losses on their balance sheets.
124, The medicines you are currently taking could be affecting your balance.
125, If the business loses any more money, we won't be able to balance the books this year.
126, She temporarily lost her balance during the long months of solitude.
127, This is a politician who does not like to balance market forces.
128, It isn't always easy to strike the right balance .
129, With 18% of the votes, the Green Party now holds the balance of power in the national assembly.
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130, The current account of the balance of payments is in deficit.
131, Both countries have a vested interest in maintaining the balance of power.
132, This school aims to balance the amount of time spent on arts and science subjects.
133, Three factors helped to tip the balance in favour of the Labour leadership.
134, The war brought about a shift in the balance of power.
135, She almost started to fall from the balance beam but recovered herself in time.
136, The school dinner menu always includes a balance of food types.
137, At times like that you have to strike a balance between sleep and homework.
138, To make the books balance[sentencedict.com], spending must fall and taxes must rise.
139, The advantages of having a TV set and the money it costs balance each other out.
140, The balance in our account for June includes £5000 carried over from May.
141, House repairs, holidays and other expenses reduced her bank balance to almost nothing.
142, The firm owns about 96% of the portfolio, with the balance belonging to our family.
143, It's a question of striking the right balance between quality and productivity.
144, A balance is achieved in the painting between orderliness and unpredictability.
145, When will you take the balance of your annual leave?
146, He was finding it difficult to strike a balance between his family and his work.
147, I was thrown off balance by the sudden gust of wind.
148, It is important to keep the different aspects of your life in balance.
149, On balance biotechnology should be good news for developing countries.
150, The game hung in the balance until the last minute when an exciting point decided it.
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