balance
ba
ˈbæ
lance
ləns
lēns
British pronunciation
/ˈbælənz/

Definition und Bedeutung von „balance“ im Englischen

Balance
01

the ability to maintain a steady position or posture, preventing falling or tipping

balance definition and meaning
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The hiker lost his balance on the slippery rocks.
02

(in mathematics) the property of symmetry or exact correspondence of parts on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

balance definition and meaning
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Artists study geometric balance when creating perspective drawings.
03

Kontostand, Balance

the sum of money that is left in a bank account
balance definition and meaning
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The ATM displayed his current balance before he decided to withdraw cash.
Der Geldautomat zeigte seinen aktuellen Kontostand an, bevor er sich entschied, Bargeld abzuheben.
04

a state in an account where the total credits exactly equal the total debits, leaving no difference

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Double-entry bookkeeping ensures that every account maintains a balance.
05

Gleichgewicht, Harmonie

the distribution of visual weight or elements within a composition, resulting in a sense of harmony and equilibrium
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Photographers consider balance when arranging subjects within a frame.
Fotografen berücksichtigen das Gleichgewicht bei der Anordnung von Motiven innerhalb eines Rahmens.
06

a device for weighing objects, relying on the force of gravity

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Old-fashioned balances use two pans to compare weights.
07

a weight used to counteract or offset another weight

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Workers placed a balance on the beam to keep it level.
08

a wheel or mechanism in a timepiece that regulates movement, oscillating against the hairspring to maintain accurate beat

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The balance oscillated steadily as the watch ran.
09

the seventh sign of the zodiac, corresponding to Libra, with the sun in this sign from about September 23 to October 22

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Horoscopes for balance suggest focusing on relationships this month.
10

a person born while the sun is in Libra

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Many balances excel in careers requiring diplomacy.
11

something remaining after other parts have been used, taken, or removed

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After distributing supplies, the balance was stored for later use.
12

even distribution of elements, power, influence, or qualities

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Proper balance of ingredients ensures the cake rises evenly.
to balance
01

to bring something into a state of stability or harmony

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They balanced competing interests to reach a fair agreement.
02

to calculate or adjust the credits and debits of an account so that they are equal

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He balanced the checkbook to ensure there were no errors.
03

to be in a state of equilibrium or stability

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Her emotions balanced after the initial shock of the news.
04

ausbalancieren, im Gleichgewicht halten

to keep something in a stable and even position, typically by adjusting or redistributing weight
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The tightrope walker practiced daily to balance perfectly on the rope.
Der Seiltänzer übte täglich, um perfekt auf dem Seil zu balancieren.
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