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weights

n. · v.
US //ˈweɪts// UK //wˈeɪts// weights
  1. 1 exercise equipment (n.)
    A2 Elementary Sport

    heavy objects, like dumbbells or barbells, that you lift to make your muscles stronger.

    heavy objects, such as dumbbells or barbells, used specifically for resistance training and muscle development.

    Example

    He goes to the gym three times a week to lift weights.

    Example

    The athlete incorporated free weights into her morning routine to improve her explosive power and overall core stability.

    Usage

    Usually used in the plural when referring to the activity of lifting them.
  2. 2 measurements of heaviness (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    the plural of weight; how heavy different things are.

    the plural form of weight, denoting the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity.

    Example

    The doctor recorded the weights of all the babies born today.

    Example

    The shipping company calculates costs based on the total weights and dimensions of the individual packages in the consignment.
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  1. 3 to add weight to (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    to add heavy things to something to make it stay down or to change how it works.

    to attach weights to something or to bias a system by adding extra value to certain parts.

    Example

    She weights the bottom of the curtains so they hang straight.

    Example

    The algorithm weights recent customer reviews more heavily than older ones to ensure the rating reflects current service quality.

    Usage

    The third-person singular present form of the verb 'to weight'.

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