check weigher
A 'check weigher' can refer to a machine used in modern production lines for quality control or to a historical occupation in mining for verifying material weight.
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Definition
B2Manufacturing
(technical)A machine that weighs items on a production line to ensure they meet specified weight criteria.
Example
- The check weigher removed the underweight package from the conveyor belt.
- Using a check weigher helps maintain product consistency and quality.
C1Mining
(historical, occupational)A person employed to verify the weight of mined material to ensure miners received proper wages.
Example
- In the 19th century, a check weigher was crucial for fair wage distribution among miners.
- The check weigher confirmed the weight of the coal before it was recorded.
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