Difference between Balance and Correspondence

What is the difference between Balance and Correspondence?

Balance as a noun is a pair of scales. while Correspondence as a noun is friendly discussion.

Balance

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to make (items) weigh up. (figurative) to make (concepts) agree. to hold (an object or objects) precariously. to make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond. to be in equilibrium. to have matching credits and debits.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A pair of scales. Libra. A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc. A weight placed on a scale to provide equilibrium; something of equal importance or value. Equilibrium; a state in which opposing forces cancel each other out. Mental equilibrium; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed. Support for both viewpoints, substances etc or neither; neutrality. Apparent harmony in arts, design etc. between differing colours, sounds, etc. The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others. A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other. The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.

Example sentence: Accounting does not make corporate earnings or balance sheets more volatile. Accounting just increases the transparency of volatility in earnings.

Correspondence

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Friendly discussion.Reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially conversation between persons by means of letters.An agreement of situations or objects with an expected outcome.Newspaper or news stories, generally.Postal or other written communications.Another name for a relation, plural correspondences.

Example sentence: Truth is exact correspondence with reality.

We hope you now know whether to use Balance or Correspondence in your sentence.

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