Weigh-in

Full definition of weigh-in

Noun

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 investigationlaw 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-InsGov. Mike Beebe said the school weigh-ins and report cards had "a lot of negative, unintended consequences" and hurt some children's self-esteem.