balance
ba
ˈbæ
lance
ləns
lēns
British pronunciation
/ˈbælənz/

Definitie en betekenis van "balance"in het Engels

01

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

balance definition and meaning
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The tightrope walker demonstrated incredible balance.
After the injury, she worked on her balance before returning to sports.
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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The triangle has balance because both sides mirror each other.
Architects use balance in designing symmetrical buildings.
03

saldo, balans

the sum of money that is left in a bank account
balance definition and meaning
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After paying bills and expenses, she always checks her balance to ensure she has enough money left for savings.
Na het betalen van rekeningen en uitgaven controleert ze altijd haar saldo om ervoor te zorgen dat ze genoeg geld over heeft voor besparingen.
When making large purchases, it 's crucial to keep an eye on your balance to avoid overdrawing your account.
Bij het doen van grote aankopen is het cruciaal om uw saldo in de gaten te houden om te voorkomen dat u uw account overrekt.
04

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

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After reconciling the books, the accountant confirmed the balance was zero.
The ledger showed a perfect balance between income and expenses.
05

balans, harmonie

the distribution of visual weight or elements within a composition, resulting in a sense of harmony and equilibrium
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The artist achieved perfect balance by placing dark shapes opposite light ones.
De kunstenaar bereikte een perfect evenwicht door donkere vormen tegenover lichte te plaatsen.
The designer adjusted the layout to restore visual balance to the page.
De ontwerper paste de lay-out aan om het visuele evenwicht van de pagina te herstellen.
06

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

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The jeweler placed the gold ring on the balance to measure its weight.
The kitchen balance showed the flour weighed exactly 500 grams.
07

a weight used to counteract or offset another weight

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The scale needed a balance to counter the 5-kg mass.
Engineers added a balance to stabilize the rotating machine.
08

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

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The watchmaker carefully adjusted the balance of the mechanical watch.
A smooth balance ensures that the clock keeps accurate time.
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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She was born under the sign of balance and loves harmony in life.
Balance is often associated with fairness and diplomacy.
10

a person born while the sun is in Libra

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As a balance, he tends to seek compromise in conflicts.
Balances are thought to enjoy social activities and artistic pursuits.
11

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

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Only a small balance of the cake was left after the party.
The teacher returned the books and kept the balance for herself.
12

even distribution of elements, power, influence, or qualities

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Diplomats strive to maintain balance among competing nations.
Balance between work and leisure is important for mental health.
to balance
01

to bring something into a state of stability or harmony

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The manager balanced the team's workload to prevent burnout.
He balanced his studies and part-time job efficiently.
02

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

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The accountant balanced the ledger at the end of the fiscal year.
She spent the afternoon balancing the company's accounts.
03

to be in a state of equilibrium or stability

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The economy balanced after months of careful policy adjustments.
His mood balanced between optimism and concern.
04

balanceren, in evenwicht houden

to keep something in a stable and even position, typically by adjusting or redistributing weight
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She managed to balance the tray of drinks as she walked across the room.
Ze slaagde erin het dienblad met drankjes te balanceren terwijl ze door de kamer liep.
The gymnast had to balance carefully on the beam during her routine.
De gymnast moest tijdens haar routine voorzichtig balanceren op de balk.
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