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weigh against

weigh against


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. compare two things: to assess the relative importance of one thing in relation to another
had to weigh the added costs against the gain in speed

2. be to disadvantage of: to have a negative part in influencing a decision with regard to somebody or something
Her lack of experience weighed against her in the final selection.

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