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balanced
[ bal-uhnst ]
adjective
- fairly or equally containing a diversity of views, aspects, ingredients, activities, etc.:
The course provides a balanced program of study in painting, design, sculpture, and ceramics.
Some newspapers provided more balanced coverage of the conflict.
- being in harmonious or proper arrangement or adjustment, proportion, etc.:
These guidelines will help beginning photographers achieve a balanced composition in each shot.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- (of a budget) showing enough revenue or income to cover all expenses:
Our newly formed Finance Council will promote a balanced budget and long-range financial planning.
- (of an investment portfolio) including investments of a variety of types or in a variety of sectors so as to maximize returns with a manageable level of risk:
Stocks can help you achieve a balanced portfolio when combined with fixed-income investments such as bonds.
- Football. pertaining to or noting an offensive line formation having three linemen on each side of the center. Compare unbalanced ( def 5 ).
balanced
/ ˈæəԲ /
adjective
- having weight evenly distributed; being in a state of equilibrium
- (of a person) mentally and emotionally stable
- (of a discussion, programme, etc) presenting opposing points of view fairly and without bias
- (of a diet) consisting of all essential nutrients in suitable form and amounts to maintain health
- (of a budget) having expenditure no greater than income
- electronics (of signals or circuitry) symmetrically disposed about earth or other reference potential
- (of a chemical equation) having the correct relative number of moles of reactants and products
Other Word Forms
- -·Գ adjective
Example Sentences
"Those who did the documentary should have sought government opinion... so that they can be fair and balanced," Isaac Mwaura said.
“Its focus on alarming climate scenarios fosters fear rather than rational, balanced discussion.”
David's lounge is a riot of colour – on the floor of his living room are porcelain figurines, hundreds of yellowed newspapers and, balanced across the back of his settee, several thousand Barbie dolls.
Ella's Kitchen, for example, describes savoury products as "perfectly balanced for growing babies", while Piccolo claims many pouches are "packed with goodness".
Despite the punishing headwinds, the county balanced its $48-billion recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which officials credit to cautious financial planning.
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