balance (1) — EN↔HI

balance1

/ˈbæləns ‍ˈबैलन्‍स्‌/ noun

1 [sing.] (a) balance (between A and B) a situation in which different or opposite things are of equal importance, size, etc. ऐसी स्थिति जिसमें विभिन्न प्रकार की या विपरीत वस्तुओं का आकार, महत्व आदि समान होता है; संतुलन, संतुलन की स्थिति

The course provides a good balance between academic and practical work.

Tourism has upset the delicate balance of nature on the island.

2 [U] the ability to keep steady with an equal amount of weight on each side of the body दोनों तरफ समान भार उठाकर संतुलन बनाए रखने की क्षमता

to lose balance

Keep balance.

You need a good sense of balance to ride a motorbike.

3 [C, sing.] the amount that still has to be paid; the amount that is left after some has been used, taken, etc. बक़ाया; बाक़ी रक़म, बचा पैसा

You can pay a 10% deposit now, with the balance due in one month.

to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money you have in your account)

4 [C] ( technical ) an instrument used for weighing things तराज़ू, तुला, काँटा

IDM

in the balance uncertain अनिश्‍चित

Following poor results, the company’s future hangs in the balance.

(catch/throw somebody) off balance (to find or put somebody) in a position that is not safe and from which it is easy to fall असुरक्षित स्थिति में (होना या किसी को डालना) और गिरने की संभावना के साथ

on balance having considered all sides, facts, etc. कुल मिलाकर; सब पहलूओं को ध्यान में रखते हुए

On balance, I’ve had a pretty good year.

strike a balance (between A and B) ⇨ strike देखिए।