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Definition of “imbalance

imbalance (ɪmˈbælənsPronunciation for imbalance

Definitions

noun

  1. a lack of balance, as in emphasis, proportion, etc  ⇒ the political imbalance of the programme 

Usage examples

  • After temporary imbalance , the balance is restored by famine, epidemic, drastic climatic change.
    Asimov, Isaac, The Complete Stories Volume 2 (1995)
  • A slight imbalance in the sex ratio was increased by a further small imbalance in follow up.
    British Medical Journal (2002)
  • Secondly, a sensor that should have detected the imbalance failed to shut off the flow.
    canada.com (2004)
  • The car fails on rear brake imbalance , a test many reputable garages cannot replicate.
    Belfast Telegraph (2004)
  • This takes the pressure off the nerve endings in your heels and prevents imbalance in pressure.
    Chang, Stephen T., The Complete System of Chinese Self-Healing (1989)

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