The difference between Balance and Prejudice

When used as nouns, balance means a state in which opposing forces harmonise, whereas prejudice means an adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.

When used as verbs, balance means to bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights, whereas prejudice means to have a negative impact on (someone's position, chances etc.).

check bellow for the other definitions of Balance and Prejudice

  1. Balance as a noun (uncountable):

    A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.

  2. Balance as a noun (uncountable):

    Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.

  3. Balance as a noun (literally, or, figuratively):

    Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.

    Examples:

    "These weights are used as a balance for the overhanging verandah."

    "Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bush's policies."

  4. Balance as a noun:

    A pair of scales.

  5. Balance as a noun (uncountable):

    Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.

  6. Balance as a noun (uncountable):

    The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.

    Examples:

    "The balance of power finally lay with the Royalist forces."

    "I think the balance of opinion is that we should get out while we're ahead."

  7. Balance as a noun (uncountable):

    Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).

  8. Balance as a noun (accounting):

    A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.

  9. Balance as a noun (accounting):

    The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.

    Examples:

    "I just need to nip to a bank and check my balance."

  10. Balance as a noun (watchmaking):

    A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.

  11. Balance as a noun (legal, business):

    The remainder.

    Examples:

    "The balance of the agreement remains in effect."

    "The invoice said he had only paid $50. The balance was $220."

  12. Balance as a noun (obsolete, astrology):

    Libra.

  1. Balance as a verb (transitive):

    To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.

  2. Balance as a verb (transitive, figurative):

    To make (concepts) agree.

  3. Balance as a verb (transitive):

    To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.

    Examples:

    "I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee."

    "The circus performer balances a plate on the end of a baton."

  4. Balance as a verb (transitive):

    To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.

  5. Balance as a verb (transitive, dancing):

    To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.

    Examples:

    "to balance partners"

  6. Balance as a verb (nautical):

    To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.

    Examples:

    "to balance the boom mainsail"

  7. Balance as a verb (transitive):

    To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.

    Examples:

    "This final payment, or credit, balances the account."

    "to balance a set of books"

  8. Balance as a verb (intransitive):

    To be in equilibrium.

  9. Balance as a verb (intransitive):

    To have matching credits and debits.

  1. Prejudice as a noun (countable):

    An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.

  2. Prejudice as a noun (countable):

    Any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.

  3. Prejudice as a noun (countable):

    An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.

    Examples:

    "I am free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally."

  4. Prejudice as a noun (obsolete):

    Knowledge formed in advance; foresight, presaging.

  5. Prejudice as a noun (obsolete):

    Mischief; hurt; damage; injury; detriment.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek John Locke"

  1. Prejudice as a verb (transitive):

    To have a negative impact on (someone's position, chances etc.).

  2. Prejudice as a verb (transitive):

    To cause prejudice in; to bias the mind of.

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