definition of
balance

[1] #1 balance n. a state of equilibrium. wn

[2] #2 balance v. [equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise] bring into balance or equilibrium; "She has to balance work and her domestic duties"; "balance the two weights". wn

[3] #3 balance v. compute credits and debits of an account. wn

[4] #4 balance n. equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account. wn

[5] #5 balance v. [poise] hold or carry in equilibrium. wn