Definition

A person or device that measures the weight of something.

Example

The weigher at the market helped me determine how much my fruits weighed.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a weigher in action at the market?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they can get the exact weight so quickly.

I wonder how accurate those weighers really are.

I think they're pretty reliable, especially for fruits and vegetables.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weigher → It is formed from "weigh" (from Old English "wegan", meaning to carry or to weigh) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A weigher is a person who weighs something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'carries' ('wegan') the responsibility of determining weight — that's what a weigher does.

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