Proportion vs. Balance
Difference Between Proportion and Balance
Proportionnoun
(countable) A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.
Balancenoun
(uncountable) A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
Proportionnoun
(uncountable) Harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole.
Balancenoun
(uncountable) Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
Proportionnoun
(countable) Proper or equal share.
Balancenoun
Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
These weights are used as a balance for the overhanging verandah.Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bush's policies.Proportionnoun
The relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to magnitude, quantity, or degree.
the proportion of the parts of a building, or of the bodyBalancenoun
A pair of scales.
Proportionnoun
A statement of equality between two ratios.
Balancenoun
(uncountable) Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
Proportionnoun
Size.
Balancenoun
(uncountable) The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
The balance of power finally lay with the Royalist forces.I think the balance of opinion is that we should get out while we're ahead.Proportionverb
(arts) To set or render in proportion.
Balancenoun
(uncountable) Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
Proportionnoun
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
Balancenoun
(accounting) A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
Proportionnoun
magnitude or extent;
a building of vast proportionsBalancenoun
(accounting) The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.
I just need to nip to a bank and check my balance.Proportionnoun
balance among the parts of something
Balancenoun
(watchmaking) A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
Proportionnoun
harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design);
in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balanceBalancenoun
The remainder.
The balance of the agreement remains in effect.The invoice said he had only paid $50. The balance was $220.Proportionverb
give pleasant proportions to;
harmonize a building with those surrounding itBalancenoun
Libra.
Proportionverb
adjust in size relative to other things
Balanceverb
(transitive) To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
Balanceverb
To make (concepts) agree.
Balanceverb
(transitive) To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee.The circus performer balances a plate on the end of a baton.Balanceverb
(transitive) To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
Balanceverb
To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.
to balance partnersBalanceverb
(nautical) To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.
to balance the boom mainsailBalanceverb
(transitive) To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
This final payment, or credit, balances the account.to balance a set of booksBalanceverb
(intransitive) To be in equilibrium.
Balanceverb
(intransitive) To have matching credits and debits.
Balancenoun
a state of equilibrium
Balancenoun
a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity
Balancenoun
equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
Balancenoun
harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design);
in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balanceBalancenoun
equality of distribution
Balancenoun
something left after other parts have been taken away;
there was no remainderhe threw away the resthe took what he wanted and I got the balanceBalancenoun
the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
Balancenoun
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun in in Libra
Balancenoun
the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
Balancenoun
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact correspondence of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
Balancenoun
an equivalent counterbalancing weight
Balancenoun
a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
Balanceverb
bring into balance or equilibrium;
She has to balance work and her domestic dutiesbalance the two weightsBalanceverb
compute credits and debits of an account
Balanceverb
hold or carry in equilibrium
Balanceverb
be in equilibrium;
He was balancing on one foot
