balance
noun
/ˈbæləns/
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- (accounting) The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.
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saldo,
bilancio
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- (accounting) A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
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bilancio,
saldo
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- (watchmaking) A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
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bilanciere
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- (literally, or, figuratively) Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
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bilanciamento,
contrappeso
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- (uncountable) The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
- (uncountable) Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
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equilibrio
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- (uncountable) Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
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equilibrio,
punto di equilibrio
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- (uncountable) Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
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neutralità
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balance
verb
/ˈbæləns/
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- (transitive) To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
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bilanciare
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- (transitive, figurative) To make (concepts) agree.
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bilanciare,
coniugare,
equivalere
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- (transitive) To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
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bilanciare,
tenere in equilibrio
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- (transitive) To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
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conguagliare,
pareggiare
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