noun

 

weight when the weight of someone or something is spread in such a way that they do not fall over

I lost my balance and fell off the bike.

 

equal when the correct amount of importance is given to each thing so that a situation is successful

We hope to strike a balance between police powers and the protection of citizens.

 

fair when you consider all the facts in a fair way

I felt his report lacked balance.

 

money the amount of money that you still have to pay, or that you have left to use

I always pay off the balance on my credit card each month.

 

verb

 

not fall to be in a position where you will not fall to either side, or to put something in this position

She was trying to balance a book on her head.

 

importance to give the correct amount of importance to each thing so that a situation is successful

I struggle to balance work and family commitments.