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Uncommonweighing
The correct spelling is weighing.
How to pronounce weighing
/ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/
Say it like: Way-ing
The correct spelling is weighing. To determine the weight of an object. For example: "He weighed out two kilos of oranges for a client."
Usage Examples
“He weighed out two kilos of oranges for a client.”
“You have been weighed in the balance and found wanting.”
“I weigh ten and a half stone.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To determine the weight of an object.
- 2.Often with "out", to measure a certain amount of something by its weight, e.g. for sale.
- 3.To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.
- 4.To judge; to estimate.
- 5.To consider a subject.
noun
- 1.The process by which something is weighed.
adjective
- 1.That weighs or burdens.
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