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strike a balance

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To find a compromise between two conflicting things; to choose a moderate option between two extremes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • You should try to strike a balance between your social life and work life.
  • I like to think I strike a balance between being too strict and too lenient with my children.
  • 2004, Bridgeport Music, Inc. v. Dimension Films, opinion of the court The copyright laws attempt to strike a balance between protecting original works and stifling further creativity.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: strike a medium

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To bring out the relative state of a debtor and creditor account.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, finance

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Antonyms: none provided

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