Definitions for outweigh
ˌaʊtˈweɪout·weigh

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. outweighverb

   be heavier than

2. preponderate, outweigh, overbalance, outbalanceverb

   weigh more heavily

   "these considerations outweigh our wishes"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. outweighverb

   To exceed in weight or value.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Outweighverb

   Etymology: out and weigh.

   1. To exceed in gravity.

   These instruments require so much strength for the supporting of the weight to be moved, as may be equal unto it, besides that other super-added power whereby it is out-weighed and moved. John Wilkins, Math. Mag.

   2. To preponderate; to excel in value or influence.

   If any think brave death out-weighs bad life,
   Let him express his disposition. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.

   All your care is for your prince I see,
   Your truth to him out-weighs your love to me. Dryden.

   Whenever he finds the hardship of his slavery out-weigh the value of his life, it is in his power, by resisting the will of his master, to draw on himself the death he desires. John Locke.

   The marriage of the clergy is attended with the poverty of some of them, which is balanced and out-weighed by many single advantages. Francis Atterbury.

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1. outweigh

   To outweigh means to exceed in weight, importance, value, or influence. It essentially implies being heavier, greater, or more significant than something else, often used in making comparisons or decisions.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Outweigh

   owt-wā′, v.t. to exceed in weight or importance: to overtask.

Matched Categories

1. • Predominate
   • Surpass

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of outweigh in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of outweigh in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of outweigh in a Sentence

1. Janet Yellen:

   I believe the benefits will far outweigh the costs, especially if we care about helping people who have been struggling for a very long time.

2. Kristian Soby Kristensen:

   The political significance will outweigh the military contribution.

3. Igor Dekanic:

   Croatia still hasn't decided whether it wants to develop industry or live off its natural beauty, realistically, I think the danger level is low and, if some quantities of hydrocarbons are found, the benefits will outweigh the risks.

4. President Barack Obama:

   Between and myself and the Bush administration, hundreds of people have been released ... We assume that ... a handful of them are going to be embittered and still engaging in anti-US activities and trying to link up potentially with their old groups, the bottom line is that the strategic gains we make by closing Guantanamo will outweigh, you know, those low-level individuals who, you know, have been released so far.

5. Takahide Kiuchi:

   The reality in Japan is that it’s gradually becoming difficult to come up with policy steps for which the merits sufficiently outweigh the costs.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=outweigh
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Outweigh
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=outweigh
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=outweigh