Definition of "Balance" :

noun: a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity

noun: a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat

noun: a weight that balances another weight

noun: (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

noun: harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)

"In all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance."

noun: the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22

noun: (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra

noun: equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

noun: the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

noun: something left after other parts have been taken away

"He took what he wanted and I got the balance."

noun: equality of distribution

noun: a state of equilibrium

verb: hold or carry in equilibrium

verb: compute credits and debits of an account

verb: bring into balance or equilibrium

"She has to balance work and her domestic duties."

verb: be in equilibrium