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.

The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.

"I think the balance of opinion is that we should get out while we're ahead."

Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).

A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.

The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.

"I just need to nip to a bank and check my balance."

A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.

The remainder.

"The balance of the agreement remains in effect."

Libra.

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"

To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.

"to balance the boom mainsail"

To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.

"This final payment, or credit, balances the account."

To be in equilibrium.

To have matching credits and debits.

To weigh in a balance.

To hesitate or fluctuate.