balanced

bal·anced | \ ˈba-lən(t)st

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Definition of balanced

(Entry 1 of 2)

: being in a state of balance : having different parts or elements properly or effectively arranged, proportioned, regulated, considered, etc. a balanced diet a balanced blend of ingredients balanced flavors a football team with a balanced offense providing a balanced solution a fair and balanced assessment trying to lead a more balanced life a balanced budget [=a budget in which total revenues equal or exceed total expenses]

balanced

Definition of balanced (Entry 2 of 2)

past tense and past participle of balance entry 1

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Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Included here: galleries on the U.S. propaganda campaign; discrimination in the armed services; women in the workforce; and the Victory Cook Book, with tips on planning balanced meals under food rationing. — Susan Glaser, cleveland, "National World War II Museum in New Orleans tells an emotional, heart-wrenching tale," 9 Feb. 2020 But children in the study were fed balanced meals that included fats, thus demonstrating only that Golden Rice worked in children who did not need it. — Dominic Glover, The Conversation, "The Philippines has rated ‘Golden Rice’ safe, but farmers might not plant it," 7 Feb. 2020 Despite what appears to be a carb-heavy menu centered on dumplings and noodle dishes, the food stays light, thanks to crunchy, fresh vegetables and balanced flavors throughout. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit, "I Picked Up My Life and Moved Just to Be Closer to This Brooklyn Dumpling Spot," 7 Feb. 2020 Caldwell wondered whether the merger would help make the company more balanced globally. — Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, "Fiat Chrysler workers to get profit sharing of $7,280," 6 Feb. 2020 Keep them moist, and fertilize them monthly with a complete and balanced granular fertilizer. — Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, "How to achieve daylily success with seeds," 6 Feb. 2020 Parents balanced babies on their laps and took notes. — TheWeek, "Fearing detention, undocumented immigrants seek ways to appoint guardians for their children," 2 Feb. 2020 Ankle injuries and an ASU system that lends itself to balanced scoring are factors in Ryan not scoring more throughout her career. — Jeff Metcalfe, azcentral, "ASU women's basketball senior guard Robbi Ryan: Master of the mid-range game," 30 Jan. 2020 Unlike the last two seasons, featuring road-heavy starts, the 2020 campaign will begin in the friendly confines of Providence Park thanks to a more balanced schedule than years past. — oregonlive, "Portland Timbers media day notes: Jaroslaw Niezgoda transfer nearly complete, team looking to add 1 to 2 more attacking players," 24 Jan. 2020

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