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- weierstrass/ˈvaɪ.əˌʃtrɑːs/A proper noun referring to the 19th-century German mathematician Karl Weierstrass.nounC1
- weierstrass approximation theorem/ˈvaɪəʃtrɑːs əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən ˌθɪərəm/A fundamental result in real analysis stating that any continuous function on a closed interval can be uniformly approximated as closely as desired by a polynomial function.nounSpecialized
- weifang/ˈweɪˈfæŋ/A prefecture-level city in Shandong province, Eastern China.nounLow (Proper noun; context-specific)
- weigela/waɪˈdʒiːlə/A deciduous flowering shrub of the honeysuckle family, native to East Asia, known for its clusters of trumpet-shaped, usually pink or white flowers.nounC2
- weigh/weɪ/to determine the heaviness of something using scales.verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
- weigh down/weɪ daʊn/To make something physically heavy so that movement or support is difficult.verbB2
- weigh up/weɪ ˈʌp/To carefully consider, assess, or evaluate the different aspects, pros and cons, or value of something before making a decision or judgment.verbB2 (Upper Intermediate)
- weigh-in/ˈweɪ ɪn/The formal act of determining a person's (or animal's) weight, typically in a competitive context to verify they meet a required limit.nounverbB2
- weighbridge/ˈweɪbrɪdʒ/A heavy-duty scale, set into the ground, for weighing vehicles and their loads.nounC2 / Very Low
- weighman/ˈweɪmən/An official, especially in mining or agriculture, responsible for weighing goods (like coal, grain, or livestock).nounC2
- weight/weɪt/The measure of how heavy an object or person is; the force exerted on a mass by gravity.nounverbverb-transitiveB1
- weight belt/ˈweɪt ˌbelt/A belt, typically made of nylon or leather with pockets or loops, designed to hold added weights.nounC1
- weight density/ˈweɪt ˈden.sɪ.ti/The weight per unit volume of a material.nounC2/Technical
- weight for age/weɪt fər eɪdʒ/A handicapping system in horse racing where the weight a horse must carry is determined solely by its age.nounLow
- weight training/ˈweɪt ˌtreɪ.nɪŋ/A form of strength training using weights (such as barbells, dumbbells, or weight machines) to increase muscular strength, endurance, and size.nounB2
- weight watcher/ˈweɪt ˌwɒtʃ.ə/A person who is trying to lose weight or control their weight, typically through diet and exercise.nounC1
- weightage/ˈweɪ.tɪdʒ/The relative importance, value, or significance given to something when making a decision or calculation, often expressed as a percentage or proportion.nounC1/C2
- weighted average/ˌweɪtɪd ˈæv(ə)rɪdʒ/An average in which each quantity to be averaged is assigned a weight, and these weights determine the relative importance of each quantity in the overall average.nounC1
- weighted mean/ˈweɪtɪd miːn/An average in which each data point contributes differently to the final result, based on its assigned weight.nounC1
- weighting/ˈweɪtɪŋ/A factor or coefficient assigned to something to give it greater or lesser importance in a calculation, evaluation, or system.nounC1
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