Balances
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Balances
noun
- A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
- Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
- Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
"Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bush's policies."
- A pair of scales.
- Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
verb
- To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
- To make (concepts) agree.
- To 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."
- To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
- (dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.
"to balance partners"
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SYNONYMS
equilibriumaccountscalesweighbridgeweighing machinedisinteresteven-handednessfairnessimpartialityneutralitynonpartisanship
ANTONYMS
imbalancenonequilibriumunbalancebiasfavorfavourpartialitypartisanshipprejudiceunfairness