balanced
healthy and in good proportion
healthy because it has the right mix of things.
[a] balanced [diet/meal/lifestyle]
- She tries to cook balanced meals during the week.
- A balanced diet includes plenty of vegetables, protein, and whole grains.
- The program promotes a balanced lifestyle, not extreme workouts.
- I want to eat a balanced diet.
- This meal is balanced and healthy.
fair and considering both sides
fair; it looks at different sides.
[a] balanced [view/report/account/assessment]
- The documentary gives a balanced view of the issue.
- We need a balanced assessment, not a sales pitch.
- Her article was critical, but it was balanced and well researched.
- He gave a balanced opinion.
- The report is balanced and fair.
emotionally stable and sensible
calm and not easily upset.
[a] balanced [person/individual]
- He’s generally a balanced person, even under stress.
- Try to stay balanced and focus on what you can control.
- She seemed calm and balanced throughout the crisis.
- She is balanced and calm.
- I want to be more balanced.
steady and not likely to fall
steady; not falling over.
balanced on [something]
- The glass was balanced on the edge of the sink.
- He held the ladder so it stayed balanced and safe.
- The sculpture looks delicate, but it’s perfectly balanced.
- The box is balanced on the chair.
- She stood balanced on one foot.
evenly matched or evenly distributed
even; not too much on one side.
[a] balanced [team/workload/mix]
- It’s a balanced team, with strong defense and attack.
- We’re trying to create a more balanced workload across the group.
- The design feels balanced, with no single element taking over.
- The game was balanced.
- We need a balanced mix of skills.
financial totals equal; no deficit
with equal totals; not in deficit.
[a] balanced [budget/account/ledger/books]
- The city is required to submit a balanced budget each year.
- By the end of the month, her accounts were balanced.
- The auditor confirmed that the books were balanced.
- We need a balanced budget.
- Her account is balanced now.
correctly matched in a chemical equation
correct because both sides match in atoms.
[a] balanced [chemical equation]
- Make sure the chemical equation is balanced before you move on.
- The equation isn’t balanced because oxygen atoms don’t match.
- Once it’s balanced, you can calculate the quantities.
- This equation is balanced.
- I balanced the chemical equation.
adjusted so levels are even
set so the left and right (or parts) are even.
[a] balanced [sound/mix/audio]
- The vocals sit nicely in a balanced mix.
- Her headphones sounded unbalanced until she fixed the settings.
- The engineer aimed for a balanced stereo image.
- The sound is balanced now.
kept steady in a position
put or hold something so it does not fall.
balanced [something] on [something]
- He balanced the tray on his fingertips as he walked.
- She balanced a book on her head during the exercise.
- The child balanced on one foot for a few seconds.
- He balanced the glass on the table edge.
made two amounts equal or offset
made totals match, or compared two things to decide.
balanced [something] against [something]
- The accountant balanced the accounts at the end of the quarter.
- She balanced the risks against the potential rewards.
- They balanced cost and quality when choosing a supplier.
- I balanced the pros and cons.
- He balanced the budget.
balanced approach
1method considering different needs
a sensible method that is not extreme.
- We need a balanced approach to remote work.
- The teacher takes a balanced approach to discipline.
- A balanced approach can protect both growth and safety.
balanced budget
1spending equals income
a budget with no deficit.
- The school is required to present a balanced budget.
- They raised fees to achieve a balanced budget.
- A balanced budget can be politically difficult during a recession.
balanced diet
1eating all needed nutrients in right amounts
Eating different types of food in the right amounts to be healthy.
- A balanced diet is important for children’s growth.
- She tries to maintain a balanced diet even when traveling.
balanced diet
1healthy mix of foods
a healthy way of eating with a good mix of foods.
- Doctors recommend a balanced diet and regular exercise.
- After the holidays, he tried to get back to a balanced diet.
- A balanced diet can help you feel more energetic.
balanced equation
1chemical equation with matching atoms
a chemical equation where both sides match.
- The homework asks you to write a balanced equation for the reaction.
- Check whether your equation is balanced before submitting it.
- A balanced equation conserves mass in the reaction.
balanced view
1opinion considering both sides
a fair opinion that looks at both sides.
- Reading different sources can help you form a balanced view.
- He tried to take a balanced view of the disagreement.
- The book offers a balanced view of the period.
well-balanced
1having a good overall balance
balanced in a good way.
- It’s a well-balanced meal with plenty of vegetables and protein.
- She gave a well-balanced argument for both sides.
- The team is well balanced, with strong players in every position.