What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
weigher
Example
The weigher at the airport checked the weight of my luggage. [weigher: noun]
Example
The factory uses an automated weigher to measure the ingredients. [weigher: adjective]
measurer
Example
The measurer determined the dimensions of the room for the new furniture. [measurer: noun]
Example
I need a tape measurer to measure the length of this board. [measurer: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Measurer is more commonly used than weigher in everyday language. Measurer is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while weigher is less common and refers specifically to determining the weight of an object.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between weigher and measurer?
Both weigher and measurer are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
