balanced

[ bal-uhnst ]

adjective

1. 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.

2. being in harmonious or proper arrangement or adjustment, proportion, etc.:

   These guidelines will help beginning photographers achieve a balanced composition in each shot.

   Synonyms: evenhanded, impartial, just, equitable, fair

3. (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.

4. (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.

5. Football. pertaining to or noting an offensive line formation having three linemen on each side of the center. Compare unbalanced ( def 5 ).

balanced

/ ˈbælənst /

adjective

1. having weight evenly distributed; being in a state of equilibrium
2. (of a person) mentally and emotionally stable
3. (of a discussion, programme, etc) presenting opposing points of view fairly and without bias
4. (of a diet) consisting of all essential nutrients in suitable form and amounts to maintain health
5. (of a budget) having expenditure no greater than income
6. electronics (of signals or circuitry) symmetrically disposed about earth or other reference potential
7. (of a chemical equation) having the correct relative number of moles of reactants and products

Other Words From

• self-bal·anced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of balanced¹

First recorded in 1585–95; balance + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“The interests can be balanced, and a delayed sentence without a dismissal does just that,” Sample said.

From Salon

The UK Treasury said it was taking "a fair and balanced approach" to inheritance tax relief in order to help fund public services.

From BBC

He’s balanced 101 rolls of toilet paper on his head.

From NewsForKids.net

This means stakeholders, such as local government, businesses, or communities, can influence how resilience is quantified based on their specific needs, ensuring decisions reflect a balanced view of competing interests?.

From Science Daily

But this suggestion has been dismissed by the Treasury, which said it had taken "a fair and balanced approach".

From BBC

Related Words

• equitable
• fair