Definition

That delicate financial state where your books don't scream for an audit, achieved by making sure debits and credits play nice together. It's either equilibrium or a temporary illusion before the next reconciliation nightmare.

Example Usage

The accountant finally struck a balance after three all-nighters and enough coffee to fuel a small nation.

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