noun
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weighing
WAY-ihng
Weighing (noun) means the process of measuring how heavy something is. Example: “The weighing of the luggage took place at the check-in counter.”
noun
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The process of measuring how heavy something is.
"The weighing of the luggage took place at the check-in counter."
"Accurate weighing of the flour is important if you want the cake to rise."
"The weighing of each parcel at the post office takes only a few seconds."
How to use weighing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of measuring weight, or carefully considering something.
Common pairings
weighing scale
weighing in
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Word forms
- Plural
- weighings
- Comparative
- more weighing
- Superlative
- most weighing
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What does “weighing” mean?
The word “weighing” means the process of measuring how heavy something is. In plain terms, the act of measuring weight, or carefully considering something.
How do you pronounce “weighing”?
“Weighing” is pronounced WAY-ihng (/ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “weighing” in a sentence?
Here is “weighing” used in a sentence: “The weighing of the luggage took place at the check-in counter.”
What part of speech is “weighing”?
“Weighing” is a noun.
Is “weighing” a common word?
“Weighing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between weighing and weighting?
Weighing refers to measuring how heavy something is, while weighting means assigning relative importance or adjusting values, often in statistics or decision-making. The two words are pronounced similarly but have distinct meanings.
Can weighing be used figuratively?
Yes, weighing is often used figuratively to describe carefully considering or comparing options, such as "weighing the pros and cons," beyond its literal sense of measuring physical heaviness.
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