weigher

Meanings

• noun

  A person or machine used for weighing things.

  - "The weigher at the market ensures that the fruits and vegetables are weighed accurately."
  - "The factory has several weighers to ensure that the products are weighed correctly before packaging."

---

Variants

List of all variants of weigher that leads to same result
weigh , weighable , weighed , weigher , weighers , weighing , weighs

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'weigher' comes from the Old English word 'wegan' which means 'to lift' or 'to carry'. This is because the act of weighing involves lifting an object and comparing its weight to a known standard.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The oldest known weighing device dates back to 2700 BC and was discovered in Egypt.

2. The Guinness World Record for the heaviest object ever weighed was the 'Great Blue Whale', which weighed in at 173 tons (157,936 kg).

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Scale: A device used for weighing objects. A weigher uses a scale to determine the weight of an object.

2. Weight: The force exerted on an object due to gravity. A weigher measures the weight of an object.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the metaphorical use of the term 'weigher' can refer to someone who is responsible for making important decisions or judgments. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus is referred to as the 'weigher' of Caesar's fate.

How to Memorize "weigher"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or machine using a scale to weigh an object. Imagine the process of lifting the object and placing it on the scale to determine its weight.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'weigher' with the image of a scale and a person or machine using it to weigh objects.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Weigh Heavier' to remember the definition of a weigher. The first letter of each word corresponds to the first letter of the words in the definition.

---

Memorize "weigher" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize weigher is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.