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A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
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Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
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Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
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Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bush's policies.
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A pair of scales.
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Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
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The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
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I think the balance of opinion is that we should get out while we're ahead.
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Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
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A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
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The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.
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I just need to nip to a bank and check my balance.
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A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
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The remainder.
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The balance of the agreement remains in effect.
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Libra.