balanced

To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.

To make (concepts) agree.

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.”

To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.

(dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.

“to balance partners”

To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.

“to balance the boom mainsail”

To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.

“This final payment, or credit, balances the account.”

To be in equilibrium.

To have matching credits and debits.

To weigh in a balance.

To hesitate or fluctuate.

Containing elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over.

“He believed he rarely got sick because of his balanced diet.”