Definition of balance

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balance -- the remaining amount credited to a customer's account, representing the amount the customer is entitled to withdraw, or conversely, the remaining amount of a customer's debt, which is the amount the customer is obligated to repay. The term also refers to the ratio of total credits to total debits.

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Balance -- The amount required to equalize the debtor and creditor sides of an account.



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