balances

1. n a state of equilibrium n equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account n harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) n equality of distribution n something left after other parts have been taken away n the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account n (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra n the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22 n (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane n a weight that balances another weight n 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 n a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity v bring into balance or equilibrium v compute credits and debits of an account v hold or carry in equilibrium v be in equilibrium Source: ecdict

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