Balance |
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To balance |
To verify the amount of money in your bank account When I was trying to balance my checking account, the numbers were wrong because I forgot to deduct my monthly utility payment. |
Balance sheet |
An accounting statement You can examine the balance sheet of a business to find out the assets it owns, and its liabilities (debts) on a specific date. |
Minimum Balance |
Amount of money a bank requires be kept in an account. At that bank, you need to have a minimum balance of $500 in your account at all times; if you have less money than that, there is a fee for writing a check. |
Balanced view |
To look at both sides of a topic The mayor listened to the neighbors and to the school planners in order to form a balanced view about the impact of the new building on traffic. |