Balance
n.calm, thoughtfuleveryday
What it means
A workable proportion between competing needs in which none is neglected.
Reach for it when describing a healthy arrangement of time, effort, interests, or qualities
The revised rota created a better balance between coverage and recovery time.
Choose between these
7- playful
blend
different qualities combine attractively
not when fairness between demands is key
- everyday
middle ground
a compromise lies between positions
not when the best mix is not halfway
- warm
parts work pleasingly together
not when equal weighting must be explicit
- professional
proportion
the relative amounts are central
not when emotional steadiness is intended
- professional
resistance to sudden disruption matters
not when variety between elements matters
- formal
stressing a stable state between forces
not when human priorities need warmer language
- literary
calm personal self-command is praised
not when a schedule or allocation is meant
Said against
3- imbalance
- excess
- instability
It naturally appears in
3- healthy balance
A healthy balance of rehearsal and rest protected the singers' voices.
- strike a balance
The committee tried to strike a balance between access and quiet study.
- sense of balance
Her sense of balance kept the discussion practical and humane.