by weight

1. 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]

Example Sentences

Treasure has a variety of definitions, including any object at least 300 years old when found which is not a coin but has metallic content of which at least 10% by weight is precious metal.

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Plagued by weight struggles, substance abuse and a lack of motivation in the past, he showed little fight.

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Jake Paul and Deontay Wilder are two men separated by weight, experience and tradition, yet orbiting the same strange boxing universe.

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Made with organic ingredients: Must contain at least 70% organic ingredients by weight.

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Finally, foods that carry a label stating “Made with Organic Ingredients” must contain at least 70 percent organic ingredients by weight — but they cannot use the official seal.

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