weigh-in

noun

\ ˈwā-ˌin

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Definition of weigh-in

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an act or instance of weighing in as a contestant especially in sport

weigh in

verb

weighed in; weighing in; weighs in

Definition of weigh in (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

1 : to have oneself or one's possessions (such as baggage) weighed especially : to have oneself weighed in connection with an athletic contest

2 : to bring one's weight or influence to bear especially as a participant, contributor, or mediator weighed in with an opinion

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self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal

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weighing machine

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The first known use of weigh-in was in 1868

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weigh-in

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English Language Learners Definition of weigh-in

: an occurrence in which an athlete (such as a boxer or jockey) is weighed before an event

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