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Weighing

/ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/

To determine the weight of an object.

📖 Definitions of "Weighing"

verb
  1. 1

    To determine the weight of an object.

  2. 2

    Often with "out", to measure a certain amount of something by its weight, e.g. for sale.

    "He weighed out two kilos of oranges for a client."

  3. 3

    To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.

    "You have been weighed in the balance and found wanting."

  4. 4

    To judge; to estimate.

noun
  1. 1

    The process by which something is weighed.

    "She took her baby to the clinic for regular weighings."

adjective
  1. 1

    That weighs or burdens.

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