weigh-in

1 of 2

noun

ˈwā-ˌin 

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

weigh in

2 of 2

verb

weighed in; weighing in; weighs in

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

Synonyms

Verb

• allow
• comment
• editorialize
• note
• observe
• opine
• reflect
• remark

Examples of weigh-in in a Sentence

Verb

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Members of the party will have positions on the stage during the ceremonial weigh-in on the day prior to fight night. —Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024

Be on the lookout for weigh-in and post-fight coverage on Friday and Saturday, respectively. —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024

Verb

How This Reflects on the US Presidential Election Though Williams' push to let voters directly weigh in on reproductive rights could reveal pockets of dissent, West Virginia is poised to remain firmly in the GOP camp. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Celebrities have weighed in on the 2024 presidential race in a variety of ways, with some of the biggest names in sports and Hollywood hoping their backing can move the needle this November. —Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1939, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1