balance. BrE BrE//ˈbaeləns// ; NAmE NAmE//name//. ˈbaeləns ˈbæləns add to. 1  my [wordlist, 1] uncountable singular a situation in which different things exist, in equal correct or good amounts see Also imbalance this newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of.  different opinions 2 [uncountable] the ability to keep steady with an equal amount of weight on each side of the body Athletes need a good sense of balance.