noun
To determine the difference between the sum of the credits and the sum of the
debits of an account.
verb
The act of estimating,
measuring, or weighing two things in comparison to each other. For example, the
balancing of the risks and benefits of filing a lawsuit.
verb
To offset or counteract.
verb
To place or keep in
equilibrium or proportion, such as balancing competing interests.
noun
The result of balancing.