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To achieve a balance, usually by increasing something, e.g., revenue.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- By raising taxes, we can balance up until the deficit is gone, instead of decreasing tax rates and therefore revenue, which would be balancing down.
- We have to provide a certain amount every month, so if the price of one option increases we will balance up by buying from other sources.
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To calculate a balance (a total).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- In December, we balance down by adding up the payments for the entire year, so we can report the balance to the government.
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