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1balance — n 1 Balance, equilibrium, equipoise, poise, tension are comparable when denoting the stability or efficiency resulting from the equalization or exact adjustment of opposing forces. Balance suggests a steadiness that results when all parts are… …
2balance — ► NOUN 1) an even distribution of weight ensuring stability. 2) mental or emotional stability. 3) a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. 4) an apparatus for weighing, especially one with a beam and… …
3balance — or Balance [bal′əns] n. [ME & OFr, prob. via ML < VL * bilancia < LL bilanx, having two scales < L bis, twice + lanx, a dish, scale < IE * elek , extended stem of base * el , to bend > ELBOW] 1. an instrument for weighing, esp. one …
4Stability — can refer to: *Aircraft flight Stability (aircraft) *In atmospheric fluid dynamics, atmospheric stability, a measure of the turbulence in the ambient atmosphere *BIBO stability (Bounded Input, Bounded Output stability), in signal processing and… …
5Balance of power — may refer to:* balance of power in international relations when there is parity or stability between competing forces * balance of power (parliament) when an individual or minor group can exercise a decisive influence on legislation because… …
6balance — [n1] equilibrium antithesis, correspondence, counterbalance, equity, equivalence, evenness, even steven*, hang, harmony, parity, proportion, stasis, symmetry, tension; con cepts 664,667 Ant. disproportion, imbalance, instability balance [n2]… …
7stability — [n] resistance of some degree adherence, aplomb, assurance, backbone, balance, cohesion, constancy, dependability, determination, durability, endurance, establishment, firmness, immobility, immovability, maturity, permanence, perseverance,… …
8Balance board — A balance board is a device used for recreation, athletic training, brain development, therapy, musical training and other kinds of personal development. It is a lever, similar to a see saw, that the user usually stands on, usually with the left… …
9balance — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. equilibrium, steadiness, stability; surplus, excess, rest, remainder; scales. v. offset, even, square; equalize, level, adjust; equal, match. See equality, compensation, symmetry, mean, gravity,… …
10Balance (ability) — In biomechanics, balance is an ability to maintain the center of gravity of a body within the base of support with minimal postural sway. [Shumway Cook A, Anson D, Haller S. Postural sway biofeedback: its effect on reestablishing stance stability …
