balance vs equalization

balance

noun
  • A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium. 

  • A pair of scales. 

  • The remainder. 

  • A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other. 

  • Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight. 

  • Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity. 

  • A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc. 

  • The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account. 

  • The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others. 

  • Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed. 

  • Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.). 

verb
  • To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally. 

  • To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights. 

  • To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling. 

  • To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate. 

  • To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond. 

  • To make (concepts) agree. 

  • To have matching credits and debits. 

  • To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass. 

  • To be in equilibrium. 

equalization

noun
  • The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized. 

  • Repayment to an investor in a unit trust or OEIC of an increase in the unit price to cover the seller’s entitlement to income received from the underlying investments but not yet distributed to unit holders, repaid as part of the first distribution of income to that investor. 

  • Maneuvers to balance the pressure in the middle ear with the outside pressure by letting air enter along the Eustachian tubes. 

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