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balanced

The correct spelling is balanced.

How to pronounce balanced

verb

IPA: /ˈbælənst/

Say it like: Bal-ans-ed

The correct spelling is balanced. To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights. For example: "I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee."

Usage Examples

I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee.

to balance partners

to balance the boom mainsail

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
  2. 2.To make (concepts) agree.
  3. 3.To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
  4. 4.To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
  5. 5.(dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.

adjective

  1. 1.Containing elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over.

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