weighing (verb)

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• Weighing matrix — In mathematics, a weighing matrix W of order n with weight w is an n times; n (0,1, 1) matrix such that WW^{T}=wI. A weighing matrix is also called a weighing design.For convenience, a weighing matrix of order n and weight w is often denoted by… …   Wikipedia

• weighing — 1. noun /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ action of the verb to weigh 2. adjective /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ a) that weighs b) that burdens …   Wiktionary

• scale — I. /skeɪl / (say skayl) noun 1. one of the thin, flat, horny or hard plates that form the covering of certain animals, as fishes. 2. any thin plate like piece, lamina, or flake such as peels off from a surface. 3. Botany a. a small rudimentary… …  

• weigh on — verb be oppressive or disheartening to • Syn: ↑weigh down • Ant: ↑lighten (for: ↑weigh down) • Hypernyms: ↑sadden • Verb Fram …   Useful english dictionary

• infer — verb (inferred; inferring) Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French inferer, from Latin inferre, literally, to carry or bring into, from in + ferre to carry more at bear Date: 1528 transitive verb 1. to derive as a conclusion from facts… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• ponder — verb (pondered; pondering) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French ponderer, from Latin ponderare to weigh, ponder, from ponder , pondus weight more at pendant Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to weigh in the mind ; appraise < pondered …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• assay — verb (t) /əˈseɪ / (say uh say) 1. to examine by trial; put to test or trial: to assay one s strength. 2. Metallurgy a. to test (ores or minerals) by chemical methods. b. to determine (the proportions of metals in ores) by smelting. 3.… …  

• come home — verb become clear or enter one s consciousness or emotions (Freq. 1) It dawned on him that she had betrayed him she was penetrated with sorrow • Syn: ↑click, ↑get through, ↑dawn, ↑get across, ↑si …   Useful english dictionary

• weigh down — verb a) To act as a ballast for. We used some sandbags to weigh down the balloon. b) To be too much for someone to cope with. All the news of murder and famine is weighing me down …   Wiktionary

• award — verb To grant, concede, or adjudge to. To give or assign by sentence or judicial determination or after careful weighing of evidence. Thus, a jury awards damages; the court awards an injunction; one awards a contract to a bidder. To confer as… …   Black's law dictionary

• award — verb To grant, concede, or adjudge to. To give or assign by sentence or judicial determination or after careful weighing of evidence. Thus, a jury awards damages; the court awards an injunction; one awards a contract to a bidder. To confer as… …   Black's law dictionary