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balance

/ˈbæləns/noun

The amount of money in a bank account at a particular time.

Example sentences

  • “I checked my balance before buying the new laptop.”
  • “The app shows your current balance after every purchase.”
  • “Her account balance dropped below zero after rent was paid.”

Also means the amount still left to pay: pay the balance on delivery. A negative balance means you owe the bank money.

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