Word
weighing
Phoneticsweigh·ing
US/ˈweɪɪŋ/
UK/wˈeɪɪŋ/
Definitions
01measuring weight
n. the act or process of measuring how heavy something is.
n. the procedure of determining the mass or weight of an object or person.
“The official weighing of the boxers took place the day before the big fight.”
“The precise weighing of the chemical samples was critical to the success of the laboratory experiment.”
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02considering options
v. thinking carefully about different facts or possibilities before making a choice.
v. the cognitive process of evaluating or balancing competing factors or evidence.
“She is currently weighing her options before deciding which job to accept.”
“After weighing the potential risks against the projected profits, the board of directors voted to proceed with the merger.”
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03heavy or burdensome
adj. something that feels heavy or puts a lot of pressure on you.
adj. imposing a physical or metaphorical burden; heavy or oppressive in nature.
“He felt a weighing sadness after his best friend moved away.”
“The weighing atmosphere of the old courtroom seemed to press down on the defendant as the verdict was read aloud.”
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“The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.” “Some turtles, snakes, and crocodilians weighing between 8kg and 14.5kg produce hatchlings that weigh only nine to 53g.” “Instead of weighing every option from scratch, the brain often remembers what it chose before and repeats it.” Word family
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