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weight

n. C / U
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈweɪt// UK //wˈeɪt// weight Archaic General-service Slang

n. how heavy someone or something is. You measure this to see if a person is healthy or if a suitcase is too heavy for a plane.

n. the measure of the heaviness of an object or person, typically determined by the force of gravity acting upon it.


SIMPLE

The doctor checked my height and weight.

CONTEXTUAL

The airline staff asked me to place my suitcase on the scale to check its weight before the flight.

COMPLEX

In statistical modeling, each variable is assigned a specific weight to reflect its relative importance in determining the final outcome of the calculation.

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Uncountable when referring to the general property of heaviness; countable when referring to a specific object used for lifting or measuring.

Pitfall

I am 70 kilos of weightI weigh 70 kilosLearners often use the noun 'weight' with a number instead of the verb 'weigh'.

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