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bal·ance
(băl′əns)n.
1. A weighing device, especially one consisting of a rigid beam horizontally suspended by a low-friction support at its center, with identical weighing pans hung at either end, one of which holds an unknown weight while the effective weight in the other is increased by known amounts until the beam is level and motionless. Also called scale.
2. A state of equilibrium or parity characterized by cancellation of all forces by equal opposing forces.
3. The power or means to decide: matters that fell outside the judge's balance.
4.
a. A state of bodily equilibrium: thrown off balance by a gust of wind.
b. The ability to maintain bodily equilibrium: Gymnasts must have good balance.
5. A harmonious or satisfying arrangement or proportion of parts or elements, as in a design.
6. An influence or force tending to produce equilibrium; counterpoise.
7. The difference in magnitude between opposing forces or influences.
8. Accounting
a. Equality of totals in the debit and credit sides of an account.
b. The difference between such totals, either on the credit or the debit side.
9. Something that is left over; a remainder.
10. Chemistry Equality of mass and net electric charge of reacting species on each side of an equation.
11. Mathematics Equality with respect to the net number of reduced symbolic quantities on each side of an equation.
12. A balance wheel.
v. bal·anced, bal·anc·ing, bal·anc·es
v.tr.
1. To determine the weight of (something) in a weighing device.
2. To consider and compare or assess: balanced the pros and cons before making a choice.
3. To bring into or maintain in a state of equilibrium.
4. To act as an equalizing weight or force to; counterbalance.
5. Accounting
a. To compute the difference between the debits and credits of (an account).
b. To reconcile or equalize the sums of the debits and credits of (an account).
c. To settle (an account, for example) by paying what is owed.
6. To bring into or keep in equal or satisfying proportion or harmony.
7. Mathematics & Chemistry To bring (an equation) into balance.
8. To move toward and then away from (a dance partner).
v.intr.
Idioms: 1. To be in or come into equilibrium.
2. To be equal or equivalent.
3. To sway or waver as if losing or regaining equilibrium.
4. To move toward and then away from a dance partner.
in the balance
In an undetermined and often critical position: Our plans were left hanging in the balance. Resolution of that item is still in the balance.
on balance
Taking everything into consideration; all in all.
[Middle English balaunce, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *bilancia, having two scale pans, from Latin bilānx : bi-, two; see dwo- in Indo-European roots + lānx, scale.]
bal′ance·a·ble adj.
Bal·ance
(băl′əns)n.
See Libra.
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balanced
(ˈbælənst)adj
1. having weight evenly distributed; being in a state of equilibrium
2. (Psychology) (of a person) mentally and emotionally stable
3. (Rhetoric) (of a discussion, programme, etc) presenting opposing points of view fairly and without bias
4. (Cookery) (of a diet) consisting of all essential nutrients in suitable form and amounts to maintain health
5. (Accounting & Book-keeping) (of a budget) having expenditure no greater than income
6. (Electronics) electronics (of signals or circuitry) symmetrically disposed about earth or other reference potential
7. (Chemistry) (of a chemical equation) having the correct relative number of moles of reactants and products
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balanced
adjective
1. unbiased, just, fair, equal, objective, neutral, detached, open-minded, equitable, impartial, disinterested, even-handed, nonpartisan, unprejudiced, without fear or favour, nondiscriminating a fair, balanced, comprehensive report
unbiased weighted, unfair, one-sided, prejudiced, biased, partial, distorted, warped, slanted, predisposed, lopsided, jaundiced
unbiased weighted, unfair, one-sided, prejudiced, biased, partial, distorted, warped, slanted, predisposed, lopsided, jaundiced
3. calm, together (slang), cool, collected, reasonable, steady, sensible, composed, sane, dependable, unflappable (informal), self-possessed, even-tempered I have to prove myself as a respectable, balanced person.
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balanced
adjective1. Neither favorable or unfavorable:
2. Possessing, proceeding from, or exhibiting good judgment and prudence:
3. Characterized by or displaying symmetry, especially correspondence in scale or measure:
4. Having components pleasingly combined:
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Translations
vyváženýrovnovážnývybalancovanývyrovnaný
afvejet
tasapainoinen
uravnotežen
バランスのとれた
균형 잡힌
uravnovešen
balanserad
ที่สมดุล
cân bằng
balanced
[ˈbælənst] ADJ [meal, view, person, budget] → equilibradoevenly balanced; well balanced → bien equilibrado
a balanced diet → una dieta equilibrada
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
balanced
[ˈbælənst] adj (= well-adjusted) [person, personality] → équilibré(e)
(= impartial) [report, account] → équilibré(e)
[budget] → équilibré(e)
see also well-balancedbalance of payments n → balance f des paiementsbalance of payments deficit n → déficit m de la balance des paiements
Our balance of payments deficit has improved slightly
BUT Notre balance des paiements est légèrement moins en déficit.balance of power n
see also well-balancedbalance of payments n → balance f des paiementsbalance of payments deficit n → déficit m de la balance des paiements
Our balance of payments deficit has improved slightly
BUT Notre balance des paiements est légèrement moins en déficit.balance of power n
(= distribution of power) → équilibre m des forces
(held by smaller political party) → équilibre m des forces
to hold the balance of power → pouvoir inverser l'équilibre des forcesbalance of terror n → équilibre m de la terreurbalance of trade trade balance n → balance f commercialebalance sheet n → bilan mbalance transfer n (on credit card) → transfert m de soldebalancing act [ˈbælənsɪŋækt] n (fig) → tour m d'adresse
to perform a balancing act, to do a balancing act → faire un tour d'adresse
a balancing act between sth and sth
The magazine performed the usual balancing act between privacy concerns and the public's right to know
BUT Le magazine a comme d'habitude jonglé avec la protection de la vie privée et le droit qui revient au public de savoir. → Le magazine a fait le tour d'adresse habituel pour satisfaire à la protection de la vie privée et le droit qui revient au public de savoir.
to hold the balance of power → pouvoir inverser l'équilibre des forcesbalance of terror n → équilibre m de la terreurbalance of trade trade balance n → balance f commercialebalance sheet n → bilan mbalance transfer n (on credit card) → transfert m de soldebalancing act [ˈbælənsɪŋækt] n (fig) → tour m d'adresse
to perform a balancing act, to do a balancing act → faire un tour d'adresse
a balancing act between sth and sth
The magazine performed the usual balancing act between privacy concerns and the public's right to know
BUT Le magazine a comme d'habitude jonglé avec la protection de la vie privée et le droit qui revient au public de savoir. → Le magazine a fait le tour d'adresse habituel pour satisfaire à la protection de la vie privée et le droit qui revient au public de savoir.
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balanced
adj
(= objective) report, account, assessment, picture → ausgewogen
(= well-proportioned) diet, painting, photography, mixture → ausgewogen; nutritionally balanced → vom Nährwert her ausgewogen; balanced budget → ausgeglichener Haushalt
(Psych) person, personality, life → ausgeglichen; view → vernünftig
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balanced
[ˈbælənst] adj (views) → moderato/a; (personality, diet) → equilibrato/aCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
balanced
→ مُتَوازِن vyvážený afvejet ausgeglichen ισορροπημένος equilibrado tasapainoinen équilibré uravnotežen equilibrato バランスのとれた 균형 잡힌 evenwichtig balansert zrównoważony equilibrado взвешенный balanserad ที่สมดุล dengeli cân bằng 平稳的Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
balanced
a. balanceado-a; en control;
___ diet → dieta ___.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
balanced
adj equilibrado, balanceadoEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.