English-Estonian translations for balance

Definition of balance

• A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium
• Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight
• A pair of scales
• The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others
• Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc
• The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account
• A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc
• Libra
• To bring to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights
• To hold precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling
• To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate
• To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally
• To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass
• To make the credits and debits of correspond
• To be in equilibrium
• To weigh in a balance

Synonyms

• scales
• weighing machine
• weighbridge

Examples

• These weights are used as a balance for the overhanging verandah.
• Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bushs policies.
• The balance of power finally lay with the Royalist forces.
• I think the balance of opinion is that we should get out while were ahead.
• I just need to nip to a bank and check my balance.
• The balance of the agreement remains in effect.
• The invoice said he had only paid $50. The balance was $220.
• I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee.
• The circus performer balances a plate on the end of a baton.
• to balance partners
• to balance the boom mainsail
• This final payment, or credit, balances the account.
• to balance a set of books

Related words

• counterbalance
• balanced
• imbalance
• unbalanced
• balancer
• counterbalanced
• well-balanced
• overbalance
• outbalance