Makeweight (Noun)
Meaning 1
Anything added to fill out a whole; "some of the items in the collection are mere makeweights".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The album's few weak tracks were clearly makeweights to ensure a certain number of songs for the release.
- The art gallery included several makeweights alongside the prized works of the famous artist.
- While the book contained many valuable insights, some chapters felt like makeweights to reach a desired page count.
- She felt like a makeweight in the team, only added because they needed an extra member to participate.
- At the auction, some low-value items were included as makeweights to fill out the catalog.
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Meaning 2
A weight added to the scale to reach a required weight.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The apothecary added a makeweight to the scales to ensure the correct dosage of the medication was dispensed.
- The jeweler carefully selected a makeweight to balance the scale for precise measurements of precious gems.
- To meet the required weight, the postal worker added a makeweight to the package before calculating the shipping cost.
- In the laboratory, the technician used a makeweight to balance the scale for accurate calibration of the equipment.
- The pharmacist verified the weight by adding a makeweight to the scale, then carefully counted out the prescribed tablets.