Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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balance | Yes | No | Yes | No |
correct | No | Yes | Yes | No |
balance (noun) | correct (noun) |
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a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity | |
a weight that balances another weight | |
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 | |
harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) | |
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane | |
equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account | |
the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account | |
something left after other parts have been taken away | |
equality of distribution | |
a state of equilibrium |
balance (adjective) | correct (adjective) |
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free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth | |
correct in opinion or judgment | |
socially right or correct | |
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure |
balance (verb) | correct (verb) |
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hold or carry in equilibrium | treat a defect |
compute credits and debits of an account | make right or correct |
bring into balance or equilibrium | alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard |
be in equilibrium | censure severely |
fall in value | |
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience | |
make reparations or amends for | |
adjust for |