weights
Pronunciation: [weɪts]
Context: "fitness"
(noun) weights are heavy objects that people lift to get stronger. Imagine lifting a backpack full of books. That helps your muscles grow.
Example
She lifts weights at the gym to build her muscles and stay fit.
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He doesn't like lifting weights; he prefers running instead.
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How many weights do you usually lift during your workout?
Context: "measurement"
(noun) weights can also mean the heaviness of something. It's how heavy an object is, like a bag of flour. We use weights to see how much things weigh.
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The weights of the different fruits were recorded on the scale.
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The weights of those two items are not equal; one is much heavier than the other.
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What are the weights of the packages we need to deliver?
Context: "evaluation"
(noun) in some cases, weights can refer to how much importance is given to something. For example, in scoring a test, some questions might have more weight because they are harder.
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Each question on the exam has different weights based on its difficulty.
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The weights for this assignment don't really reflect the effort I put in.
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What weights are assigned to each part of the project in the grading rubric?