Answer: weighing

AnswerCrossword Clue
weighingCompare the importance of one factor with that of (another)
weighingFind out how heavy (someone or something) is, typically using scales
weighingMeasure and take from a larger quantity of a substance a portion of a particular weight
weighingBalance in the hands to guess or as if to guess the weight of
weighingAssess the nature or importance of, esp. with a view to a decision or action
weighingHave a specified weight
weighinga weighing allowance
weighingBe depressing or burdensome to
weighingInfluence a decision or action; be considered important