A Balance

(uncountable) A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
(uncountable) Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
(literally or figuratively) Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
A pair of scales.
(uncountable) Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
(uncountable) The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
(uncountable) Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
(accounting) A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
(accounting) The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.
(watchmaking) A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
(law, business) The remainder.
(obsolete, astrology) Libra.

Synonyms

(scales): pair of scales, set of scales, scales, weighing machine, weighbridge (for vehicles)

(equilibrium): equilibrium

(support for both viewpoints): disinterest, even-handedness, fairness, impartiality, neutrality, nonpartisanship

(list of credits and debits): account

Antonyms

(equilibrium): nonequilibrium, imbalance, unbalance

(support for both viewpoints): bias, favor/favour, partiality, partisanship, prejudice, unfairness