balanced

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adjective

bal·​anced ˈba-lən(t)st How to pronounce balanced (audio)
: 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

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past tense and past participle of balance entry 1

Examples of balanced in a Sentence

Adjective no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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Adjective
The Double Double 32 YO provides a lighter, more balanced smoky profile, while the Double Double 38 YO provides a rich, unpeated experience full of maturity and complexity. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 Looking for a premium pair of headphones that deliver rich, balanced sound and solid noise cancellation? Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025 Looking at the pictures or context of a story to guess a word — as is encouraged in whole language or balanced literacy instruction, leads to struggles with reading. Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025 Refrigerate for two to three hours or overnight, then top with fresh fruit for a balanced, magnesium-rich snack. Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for balanced

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of balanced was in 1611

Cite this Entry

“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balanced. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

balanced

adjective
bal·​anced -ən(t)st How to pronounce balanced (audio)
1
: having the physiologically active elements mutually counteracting
a balanced solution
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of a diet or ration : furnishing all needed nutrients in the amount, form, and proportions needed to support healthy growth and productivity

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