compensating balance

com·pen·sate bal·an·cé

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Definitions of compensating balance words

noun compensating balance Also, compensated balance, compensation balance. a balance wheel in a timepiece, designed to compensate for variations in tension in the hair spring caused by changes in temperature. 1
noun compensating balance Banking. a deposit balance that is required to be left on deposit by a company to maintain or guarantee credit. 1

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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