weigh-in

Definitions

The process of determining a competitor's body weight prior to an event, especially to ensure it is within the weight restrictions.

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Examples

“law enforcement sources said authorities were seeking information about jockey weigh-ins at the three tracks and whether the weights of jockeys were being accurately reported.”

“Gov. Mike Beebe said the school weigh-ins and report⟳ cards had "a lot of negative, unintended consequences" and hurt⟳ some children's self-esteem. […] Jim Raczynski, dean of UAMS, opposes weakening the law, saying 20 percent of students already are opting out of the weigh-in program⟳.”

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