What does "weighing" mean?

The process by which something is weighed.

What is a synonym for "weighing"?

Common synonyms include: advisement, allegory, analogy, analyzing, appraisal, appreciation.

Weighing

adj, noun, verb

adj, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
The process by which something is weighed.
"She took her baby to the clinic for regular weighings."
2
careful consideration wordnet

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of weigh form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1
That weighs or burdens.

Synonyms

All synonyms

advisement allegory analogy analyzing appraisal appreciation

Example

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"After weighing all these considerations, the promoters will present their scheme in the form of a private bill; however, they might find themselves forced to alter the route in order to meet criticisms in Parliament."

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