ALL meanings of in the balance
in the bal·an·cé
I i - noun in the balance a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc. 1
- noun in the balance something used to produce equilibrium; counterpoise. 1
- noun in the balance mental steadiness or emotional stability; habit of calm behavior, judgment, etc. 1
- noun in the balance a state of bodily equilibrium: He lost his balance and fell down the stairs. 1
- noun in the balance an instrument for determining weight, typically by the equilibrium of a bar with a fulcrum at the center, from each end of which is suspended a scale or pan, one holding an object of known weight, and the other holding the object to be weighed. 1
- noun in the balance the remainder or rest: He carried what he could and left the balance for his brother to bring. 1
- noun in the balance the power or ability to decide an outcome by throwing one's strength, influence, support, or the like, to one side or the other. 1
- noun in the balance (in winemaking) the degree to which all the attributes of a wine are in harmony, with none either too prominent or deficient. 1
- noun in the balance Accounting. equality between the totals of the two sides of an account. the difference between the debit total and the credit total of an account. unpaid difference represented by the excess of debits over credits. 1
- noun in the balance an adjustment of accounts. 1
- noun in the balance the act of balancing; comparison as to weight, amount, importance, etc.; estimate. 1
- noun in the balance preponderating weight: The balance of the blame is on your side. 1
- noun in the balance Fine Arts. composition or placement of elements of design, as figures, forms, or colors, in such a manner as to produce an aesthetically pleasing or harmoniously integrated whole. 1
- noun in the balance Dance. a balancing movement. 1
- noun in the balance Also called balance wheel. Horology. a wheel that oscillates against the tension of a hairspring to regulate the beats of a watch or clock. 1
- noun in the balance (initial capital letter) Astronomy, Astrology. the constellation or sign of Libra; Scales. 1
- noun in the balance Audio. (in a stereophonic sound system) the comparative loudness of two speakers, usually set by a control (balance control) on the amplifier or receiver. 1
- verb with object in the balance to bring to or hold in equilibrium; poise: to balance a book on one's head. 1
- verb with object in the balance to arrange, adjust, or proportion the parts of symmetrically. 1
- verb with object in the balance to be equal or proportionate to: I'm always happy when cash on hand balances expected expenses. One side of an equation must balance the other. 1
- verb with object in the balance Accounting. to add up the two sides of (an account) and determine the difference. to make the necessary entries in (an account) so that the sums of the two sides will be equal. to settle by paying what remains due on an account; equalize or adjust. 1
- verb with object in the balance to weigh in a balance. 1
- verb with object in the balance to estimate the relative weight or importance of; compare: to balance all the probabilities of a situation. 1
- verb with object in the balance to serve as a counterpoise to; counterbalance; offset: The advantages more than balance the disadvantages. 1
- verb with object in the balance Dance. to move in rhythm to and from: to balance one's partner. 1
- verb without object in the balance to have an equality or equivalence in weight, parts, etc.; be in equilibrium: The account doesn't balance. Do these scales balance? 1
- verb without object in the balance Accounting. to reckon or adjust accounts. 1
- verb without object in the balance to waver or hesitate: He would balance and temporize endlessly before reaching a decision. 1
- verb without object in the balance Dance. to move forward and backward or in opposite directions. 1
- idioms in the balance in the balance, with the outcome in doubt or suspense: While the jury deliberated, his fate rested in the balance. 1
- idioms in the balance on balance, considering all aspects: On balance, the new product is doing well. 1
- adverb in the balance in a state of uncertainty 1
- phrase in the balance If something hangs in the balance, it is uncertain whether it will happen or continue. 0
- noun in the balance in an uncertain or undecided condition 0
- noun in the balance in a critical, undecided state 0