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Meaning of the word weighing in English

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weighing

Verb

1.

find out how heavy (someone or something) is, typically using scales.

Example:
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weigh yourself on the day you begin the diet
2.

assess the nature or importance of, especially with a view to a decision or action.

Example:
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the consequences of the move would need to be very carefully weighed
Synonym:
considercontemplatethink aboutchew overassessappraiseanalyzeinvestigatelook intoexaminescrutinizeresearchreviewexploreprobestudysurveyinspecttake stock ofthink on
Synonym:
ignore

Noun

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