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Makeweight

Noun - General sense:

A person or thing that is added to make up a required amount or weight.

Example sentence: The extra page inserted into the book was a makeweight to meet the publisher's requirements.

Noun - Commercial sense:

An additional payment made to compensate for lower value or quantity in a transaction.

Example sentence: The store offered a small discount as a makeweight for the defective product.

Noun - Sports sense:

An inferior contestant or team included in a competition to ensure there are enough participants.

Example sentence: The amateur team was invited as a makeweight in the tournament to balance the number of teams.

Adjective - Local sense:

Referring to something that is specific or significant within a local area or community.

Example sentence: The artist's makeweight sculptures gained popularity in the local art scene.

Verb - General sense:

To add or include something to make up a required amount or quantity.

Example sentence: He decided to makeweight the conversation with humor to make it more enjoyable.

Verb - Commercial sense:

To compensate for lower value or quantity by providing an additional payment.

Example sentence: The supplier agreed to makeweight the order with extra items due to the delay.