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The process by which something is weighed
“The weighing of the ingredients is crucial for a recipe's accuracy.”
The act or process of measuring
Long and careful consideration or thought
The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject
Present participle for to find out how heavy (someone or something) is, typically using scales
“Scales to weigh the bags were part of the mills' equipment.”
Present participle for to have a specified weight
“I lost 70 pounds over the next two years, and I now weigh a healthy 125 pounds.”
Present participle for to assess the nature or importance of, especially with a view to a decision or action
“How is the court to weigh and balance all these claims?”
Present participle for to consider a thought or idea
“You have to weigh the possibility of such a case coming up against the very obvious damage to private rights if you provide otherwise.”
Present participle for to compare or evaluate against something else
“What you have to do is weigh the costs against the benefits.”
Present participle for to have significance or be influential in a matter or decision
“Clearly, the principle of freedom doesn't weigh heavily in his decision-making.”
Present participle for to burden or worry with
“I knew that the decision would weigh heavily on her, but it would weigh even heavier if she had the chance and didn't take it.”
Present participle for to measure or appraise the value, amount, level or quality of something
Present participle for to fill (a vehicle, ship, container, etc.) with a large amount of something
Present participle for to matter or be significant
(tell on) Present participle for to impact or take its toll on
Present participle for to (excessively) strain or burden, especially with work or a task
Present participle for to hold or write a review of
Present participle for to pause in indecision before doing something
(experiment with or on) Present participle for to perform an experimental procedure, especially for scientific purposes
Present participle for to decide on
Present participle for to bias or distort in a particular direction or interpretation
Present participle for to cause to become tired, weary or fatigued
Present participle for to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking
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