Meaning of the word weighing in English

What does weighing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

weighing

US /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/

Verb

1.

to measure the heaviness of something or someone

Example:
The doctor is weighing the baby.
He is weighing the ingredients for the cake.
2.

to consider or assess the importance of something

Example:
She is weighing her options before making a decision.
The committee is weighing the pros and cons of the proposal.