weigh-in
See also: weigh in
English
editNoun
edit- The process of determining a competitor's body weight prior to an event, especially to ensure it is within the weight restrictions.
- 2005, USA Today, NYRA suspends two amid jockey-weight investigation:
- 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.
- 2007, “Ark. May Drop Schoolchildren Weigh-Ins”, in FOX News:
- 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.
Translations
editthe process of determining a competitor's body weight prior to an event
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