Definitions
1.verbTo bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
2.verbTo make (concepts) agree.
3.verbTo hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling."I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee."
4.verbTo compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
5.verb(dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally."to balance partners"
6.verbTo contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass."to balance the boom mainsail"
7.verbTo make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond."This final payment, or credit, balances the account."
8.verbTo be in equilibrium.
9.verbTo have matching credits and debits.
10.verbTo weigh in a balance.
11.verbTo hesitate or fluctuate.
12.adjectiveContaining elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over."He believed he rarely got sick because of his balanced diet."