Definition

Describing something that has been weighed before a specific process or event.

Example

The preweighed ingredients made it easier to follow the recipe accurately.

Conversation

Have you ever tried using preweighed ingredients for baking?

Yeah, it really makes the process so much easier and faster.

I agree! It’s nice not having to measure everything out each time.

Exactly! Plus, it helps ensure that your recipes turn out perfectly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preweighed → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "weighed" (from the Old English "wegan", meaning to carry or to weigh). The word "preweighed" means something that has been weighed beforehand.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has been 'weighed before' — 'pre-' means before, and 'weighed' relates to the act of measuring weight.

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