Cловарь синонимов английского языка 2 - balance

I. n.
1.
Pair of scales.
2.
Equipoise, equilibrium, equality of weight.
3.
Comparison, comparative estimate, weighing.
4.
Excess, overplus, surplus, residue, remainder. (Correct only of accounts.)
5.
Counterpoise, equalizing agency, equalizer.
6.
Moral or mental equilibrium, equipoise, poise, self-control, self-possession, all-sidedness, good proportion.
II. v. a.
1.
Poise, keep in equipoise, hold in equilibrium.
2.
Weigh (mentally), compare, estimate comparatively.
3.
Counterpoise, counteract, neutralize, countervail, counter~, compensate, make up for.
4.
(Com.) Equalize, make equal, square, adjust, clear.
III. v. n.
1.
Be in equipoise or equilibrium, counterpoise each other, neutralize each other.
2.
Cast accounts, keep accounts, reckon, make ~s.