Change vs. Balance
Changeverb
(intransitive) To become something different.
Changeverb
To make something into something else.
Changeverb
(transitive) To replace.
Changeverb
(intransitive) To replace one's clothing.
Changeverb
(intransitive) To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
Changeverb
(archaic) To exchange.
Changeverb
(transitive) To change hand while riding (a horse).
Changenoun
(countable) The process of becoming different.
Changenoun
(uncountable) Small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination.
Changenoun
(countable) A replacement, e.g. a change of clothes
Changenoun
(uncountable) Money given back when a customer hands over more than the exact price of an item.
Changenoun
(uncountable) Coins (as opposed to paper money).
Changenoun
(countable) A transfer between vehicles.
Changenoun
(baseball) A change-up pitch.
Changenoun
(campanology) Any order in which a number of bells are struck, other than that of the diatonic scale.
Changenoun
(dated) A place where merchants and others meet to transact business; an exchange.
Changenoun
A public house; an alehouse.
Changeverb
To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change the countenance.
Changeverb
To alter by substituting something else for, or by giving up for something else; as, to change the clothes; to change one's occupation; to change one's intention.
Changeverb
To give and take reciprocally; to exchange; - followed by with; as, to change place, or hats, or money, with another.
Changeverb
Specifically: To give, or receive, smaller denominations of money (technically called change) for; as, to change a gold coin or a bank bill.
Changeverb
To be altered; to undergo variation; as, men sometimes change for the better.
Changeverb
To pass from one phase to another; as, the moon changes to-morrow night.
Changenoun
Any variation or alteration; a passing from one state or form to another; as, a change of countenance; a change of habits or principles.
Changenoun
A succesion or substitution of one thing in the place of another; a difference; novelty; variety; as, a change of seasons.
Changenoun
A passing from one phase to another; as, a change of the moon.
Changenoun
Alteration in the order of a series; permutation.
Changenoun
That which makes a variety, or may be substituted for another.
Changenoun
Small money; the money by means of which the larger coins and bank bills are made available in small dealings; hence, the balance returned when payment is tendered by a coin or note exceeding the sum due.
Changenoun
A place where merchants and others meet to transact business; a building appropriated for mercantile transactions.
Changenoun
A public house; an alehouse.
Changenoun
Any order in which a number of bells are struck, other than that of the diatonic scale.
Changenoun
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another;
Changenoun
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event;
Changenoun
the action of changing something;
Changenoun
the result of alteration or modification;
Changenoun
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due;
Changenoun
a thing that is different;
Changenoun
a different or fresh set of clothes;
Changenoun
coins of small denomination regarded collectively;
Changenoun
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency;
Changenoun
a difference that is usually pleasant;
Changeverb
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature;
Changeverb
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation;
Changeverb
make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence;
Changeverb
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another;
Changeverb
change clothes; put on different clothes;
Changeverb
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category;
Changeverb
give to, and receive from, one another;
Changeverb
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another;
Changeverb
become deeper in tone;
Changeverb
remove or replace the coverings of;
Balancenoun
(uncountable) A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
Balancenoun
(uncountable) Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
Balancenoun
Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
Balancenoun
A pair of scales.
Balancenoun
(uncountable) Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
Balancenoun
(uncountable) The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
Balancenoun
(uncountable) Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
Balancenoun
(accounting) A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
Balancenoun
(accounting) The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.
Balancenoun
(watchmaking) A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
Balancenoun
The remainder.
Balancenoun
Libra.
Balanceverb
(transitive) To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
Balanceverb
To make (concepts) agree.
Balanceverb
(transitive) To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
Balanceverb
(transitive) To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
Balanceverb
To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.
Balanceverb
(nautical) To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.
Balanceverb
(transitive) To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
Balanceverb
(intransitive) To be in equilibrium.
Balanceverb
(intransitive) To have matching credits and debits.
Balancenoun
An apparatus for weighing.
Balancenoun
Act of weighing mentally; comparison; estimate.
Balancenoun
Equipoise between the weights in opposite scales.
Balancenoun
The state of being in equipoise; equilibrium; even adjustment; steadiness.
Balancenoun
An equality between the sums total of the two sides of an account; as, to bring one's accounts to a balance; - also, the excess on either side; as, the balance of an account.
Balancenoun
A balance wheel, as of a watch, or clock. See Balance wheel (in the Vocabulary).
Balancenoun
The constellation Libra.
Balancenoun
A movement in dancing. See Balance, v. t., 8.
Balanceverb
To bring to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights; to weigh in a balance.
Balanceverb
To support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling; as, to balance a plate on the end of a cane; to balance one's self on a tight rope.
Balanceverb
To equal in number, weight, force, or proportion; to counterpoise, counterbalance, counteract, or neutralize.
Balanceverb
To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
Balanceverb
To settle and adjust, as an account; to make two accounts equal by paying the difference between them.
Balanceverb
To make the sums of the debits and credits of an account equal; - said of an item; as, this payment, or credit, balances the account.
Balanceverb
To arrange accounts in such a way that the sum total of the debits is equal to the sum total of the credits; as, to balance a set of books.
Balanceverb
To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally; as, to balance partners.
Balanceverb
To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass; as, to balance the boom mainsail.
Balanceverb
To have equal weight on each side; to be in equipoise; as, the scales balance.
Balanceverb
To fluctuate between motives which appear of equal force; to waver; to hesitate.
Balanceverb
To move toward a person or couple, and then back.
Balancenoun
a state of equilibrium
Balancenoun
a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity
Balancenoun
equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
Balancenoun
harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design);
Balancenoun
equality of distribution
Balancenoun
something left after other parts have been taken away;
Balancenoun
the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
Balancenoun
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun in in Libra
Balancenoun
the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
Balancenoun
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact correspondence of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
Balancenoun
an equivalent counterbalancing weight
Balancenoun
a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
Balanceverb
bring into balance or equilibrium;
Balanceverb
compute credits and debits of an account
Balanceverb
hold or carry in equilibrium
Balanceverb
be in equilibrium;
