balance

Dictionary definition · Balance

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
a state of equilibrium
the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)"in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance"
equality of distribution
something left after other parts have been taken away"there was no remainder"
the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

bring into balance or equilibrium"She has to balance work and her domestic duties"
compute credits and debits of an account
hold or carry in equilibrium
be in equilibrium"He was balancing on one foot"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).