weighing

(noun) careful consideration. Synonyms: deliberation, advisement. Example: "A little deliberation would have deterred them."

(verb) have a certain weight. Synonyms: weigh.

(verb) show consideration for; take into account. Synonyms: consider, count, weigh. Examples: "You must consider her age." "The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient."

(verb) determine the weight of. Synonyms: weigh, librate. Example: "The butcher weighed the chicken."

(verb) have weight; have import, carry weight. Synonyms: count, matter, weigh. Example: "It does not matter much."

(verb) to be oppressive or burdensome. Synonyms: weigh, press. Example: "Weigh heavily on the mind", "something pressed on his mind."