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BAL-uh-ns/ˈbæləns/

Balance is a fair or equal relationship between things: a balance between work and rest; keep / lose your balance (physical). Equality is sameness of rights; balance allows different amounts that still work together. On balance means after considering both sides — useful in conclusions. A bank balance is the money in an account. Balanced is the adjective: a balanced diet.

Meaning

A state in which different things have equal or fair amounts.

Examples

• “Try to keep a balance between work and rest.”
• “Try to strike a balance between theory and practice.”
• “On balance, the cheaper option is better.”

Good to know

a balance between A and B. keep / lose your balance. on balance. Diet: balanced.

Near in meaning

equilibrium

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