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1 balance
['bæləns] 1. noun1) (a weighing instrument.) balance2) (a state of physical steadiness: The child was walking along the wall when he lost his balance and fell.) équilibre3) (state of mental or emotional steadiness: The balance of her mind was disturbed.) équilibre4) (the amount by which the two sides of a financial account (money spent and money received) differ: I have a balance (= amount remaining) of $100 in my bank account; a large bank balance.) solde2. verb1) ((of two sides of a financial account) to make or be equal: I can't get these accounts to balance.) (s')équilibrer2) (to make or keep steady: She balanced the jug of water on her head; The girl balanced on her toes.) maintenir en équilibre•- in the balance - off balance - on balance -
2 calibrate
['kælibreit]1) (to mark out the scale on (a measuring instrument).) graduer2) (to correct or adjust (the scale or instrument): He calibrated the weighing machine.) rectifier
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