by weight

Idioms

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

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In another change, products containing less than 15% of the metals by weight will not be assessed an additional metals tariff.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Because corn is purchased by weight but sold by volume, margins are unusually high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Panama, Liberia and the Marshall Islands are the most common FOC states, representing 46.5% of all merchant ships by weight, but Gambia has become a player in recent years.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

As a result, people eating whole foods consumed 57 percent more food by weight overall.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2026

My mother rolled her eyes, for her sister's accomplishments could only be measured by weight, not specifics.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

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