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by weight

Determined by or according to how much something weighs, as opposed to some other measurement (e.g., by size or volume). To get a better value, I always steer clear of prepackaged produce and buy it by weight instead.

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by weight

According to weight rather than height, volume, or some other measure. For example, In Europe bread often is sold by weight rather than by the loaf. [c. a.d. 1000]

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by weight

According to weight rather than volume or other measure.

See also: weight