v. 1 weigh, estimate, ponder, consider, deliberate, assess, compare, evaluate We need to balance the advantages and the disadvantages 2 steady, poise; equalize, stabilize, level, match, even out or up The see-saw will balance better if both of you get on the other end 3 compensate (for), make up for, counterbalance, offset, match, equal; counterpoise The column of mercury in the barometer balances the atmospheric pressure on the surface of the bowl The total of expenses seems to balance the total of income.
n. 4 scale(s), steelyard According to the balance, the package weighs two pounds 5 control, command, authority, weight, preponderance Britain held the balance of power during those decades 6 equilibrium, stability, steadiness, footing; equiponderance; equality, harmony The acrobat almost lost his balance on the high wire It is important to maintain a balance between presentation and content. 7 remainder, residue, rest; excess, surplus, difference You take these and I'll follow with the balance My bank balance is down to zero.