lightweight

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adjective

The definition of lightweight is something below normal weight, or is something that has little serious value.
1. A jacket of thin material is an example of something that would be described as lightweight.
2. A newspaper with little substance or actual news is an example of something that would be described as lightweight.

noun

A lightweight is defined as a person or thing that is below normal weight, or is a person that is not important, or a boxing category between featherweight and heavyweight or a boxer who falls within this category.
1. A person who weighs only 90 pounds is an example of a lightweight.
2. A boxing category for amateur boxers between 125 and 135 pounds is an example of lightweight.
3. A person in politics who actually has very little political influence is an example of a lightweight.

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lightweight

one below normal weight
a boxer between a junior lightweight and a junior welterweight, with a maximum weight of 135 pounds (61.24 kg)
Informal a person of limited influence, intelligence, or competence

light in weight
of lightweights
not serious or profound; not deep; insignificant, shallow, etc.

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lightweight

noun

One that weighs relatively little or less than average.
a. A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 135 pounds (60.7 kilograms), between junior lightweight and junior welterweight.
b. A boxer competing in this weight division.
c. A similar weight division in other sports, such as weightlifting.
d. A contestant in this weight division.
A person of little ability, intelligence, influence, or importance.

adjective

Weighing relatively little; not heavy: lightweight clothing; a lightweight wood.
Sports Of, relating to, or characteristic of a lightweight: the lightweight title.
Having no significance or influence: a lightweight intellect.

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Noun

(plural lightweights)

(boxing) A boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for amateurs.
(bodybuilding) A competitive weight division between bantamweight and welterweight, with specific weights varying by organization.
One of little consequence or ability.
A person who can't handle their drink.
A political candidate with little chance of winning

Adjective

(comparative more lightweight, superlative most lightweight)

Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity
Having less than average weight
Lacking in strength
(computing) Having a small footprint or performance impact

Origin

light +"Ž weight

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lightweight - Computer Definition

Compact. Software is considered lightweight if it utilizes a limited amount of RAM. For example, an operating system is considered lightweight if its kernel requires a small amount of memory (said to have a "low footprint"). See footprint and lightweight protocol.

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