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Synonyms & Similar Words
assessing
evaluating
considering
measuring
judging
balancing
appraising
examining
weighing
pondering
reflecting
deliberating
contemplating
musing
meditating
ruminating
thinking
analyzing
reviewing
estimating
calculating
reckoning
gauging
sizing
scaling
rating
grading
ranking
comparing
contrasting
weighing up
sizing up
Meaning of Weighing
The primary meaning of the word "Weighing" is the act of considering or evaluating something carefully.
Definitions
- The act of measuring the weight of something
- * The act of considering or evaluating something carefully
- * A feeling or opinion about something, especially one that is based on careful thought or consideration
Etymology of Weighing
The word "Weighing" originates from the Old English word "wægan", which means "to weigh" or "to balance"
The modern English word "Weighing" has evolved from the Middle English word "weien", which is derived from the Old English word "wægan"
Historically, the word "Weighing" has been used to describe both physical and metaphorical acts of measurement and evaluation
Example Uses
- The committee spent hours weighing the pros and cons of the new proposal
- * She spent all morning weighing her options and finally made a decision
- * The doctor was weighing the patient's test results to determine the best course of treatment
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ignoring
disregarding
neglecting
overlooking
dismissing
rejecting
refusing
spurning
scorning
sneering
slighting
snubbing
rebuffing
disdaining
despising
detesting
abhorring
loathing
hated
despised
rejected
refused
dismissed