balances

v. to stay steady or keep something from falling over.

v. to maintain physical equilibrium or to keep an object in a stable position.

“The gymnast balances on one leg for several seconds during her routine.”

“The tightrope walker carefully balances his weight as he navigates the wire high above the city square.”

v. to give equal attention or importance to two different things.

v. to offset or compare different factors to achieve a neutral or fair result.

“He balances his busy job with plenty of time for his family.”

“The new policy balances the need for economic growth with the urgent requirement for environmental protection.”

n. the amounts of money remaining in different bank accounts.

n. the plural form referring to the remainders or differences between total debits and total credits in multiple accounts.

“She checked her bank balances online to see if she could afford the trip.”

“The accountant reviewed the various ledger balances to ensure that the company's quarterly reports were accurate.”

n. another name for the constellation and star sign Libra.

n. a proper noun referring to the constellation Libra, often represented by a pair of scales.

“In old books, the constellation Libra is sometimes called the Balances.”

“The ancient manuscript describes the sun entering the Balances at the time of the autumnal equinox.”

Archaic · Literary