Difference between Balance and Equalise

What is the difference between Balance and Equalise?

Balance as a verb is to make (items) weigh up. while Equalise as a verb is to make equal.

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: Focus on being balanced - success is balance.

Equalise

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make equal.

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

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