English

Noun

weigh-in ‎(plural weigh-ins)

1. 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, FOX News - Ark. May Drop Schoolchildren Weigh-Ins

     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.