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Meaning of weigh

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

weigh

Pronunciation:/weɪ/

verb

Definitions

  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.

    Example: He weighed out two kilos of oranges for a client.

  3. To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.

    Example: You have been weighed in the balance and found wanting.

  4. To judge; to estimate.