on balance

Prepositional phrase

Overall, when all factors are taken into account; one way and another.

Japanese Meaning

総合的に言えば / 全体を見れば / いろいろな要素を考慮した結果として

After weighing the risks and benefits, the committee concluded that, on balance, extending the deadline would yield better results.

リスクと利点を比較検討した結果、委員会は総合的には締め切りを延長した方がより良い結果をもたらすと結論づけました。

Sense（1）

Overall, when all factors are taken into account; one way and another.