well-weighed

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Definitions of well-weighed word

verb with object well-weighed to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device: to weigh oneself; to weigh potatoes; to weigh gases. 1
verb with object well-weighed to measure, separate, or apportion (a certain quantity of something) according to weight (usually followed by out): to weigh out five pounds of sugar. 1
verb with object well-weighed to make heavy; increase the weight or bulk of; weight: We weighed the drapes to make them hang properly. 1
verb with object well-weighed to evaluate in the mind; consider carefully in order to reach an opinion, decision, or choice: to weigh the facts; to weigh a proposal. 1
verb with object well-weighed Archaic. to raise, lift, or hoist (something). 1
verb with object well-weighed Obsolete. to think important; esteem. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English weghen, Old English wegan to carry, weigh; cognate with Dutch wegen, German wägen, Old Norse vega; akin to Latin vehere

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".