Balance

Balance is a state of being right proportioned in various aspects of body, mind, feeling, art, voice, sound etc. It is also an even distribution of weight which prevents someone from falling. Balance is also the stability of mind and feelings. In sailing, it is the ability of a boat to stay on course without adjustment of the rudder.

Balance is also the name of a weighing machine, typically with a central pivot, beam, and a pair of scales. A counteracting weight or force is also called balance. In mechanical clock or watch, it is the regulating device, also called the balance wheel.

In astrology, it is the zodiacal sign of the constellation Libra. In accounting, it is the difference between credits and debits, ie the amount held in an account. It is also the difference between the amount due and the amount paid. Balance is also the left over.

Nearby pages
Balance from Current Revenue, Balance of payments, Balance of Power, Balance of Trade, Balance Sheet, Balance tab