hundredweight

(redirected from cwt.)
Also found in: Thesaurus, Encyclopedia.

hun·dred·weight

 (hŭn′drĭd-wāt′)
n. pl. hundredweight or hun·dred·weights Abbr. cwt
1. A unit of weight in the US Customary System equal to 100 pounds (45.36 kilograms). Also called cental, short hundredweight.
2. A unit of weight in the British Imperial System equal to 112 pounds (50.80 kilograms). Also called quintal.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

hundredweight

(ˈhʌndrədˌweɪt)
n, pl -weights or -weight
1. (Units) Also called: long hundredweight Brit a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds or 50.802 35 kilograms
2. (Units) Also called: short hundredweight US and Canadian a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds or 45.359 24 kilograms
3. (Units) Also called: metric hundredweight a metric unit of weight equal to 50 kilograms
Abbreviation (for senses 1, 2): cwt
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

hun•dred•weight

(ˈhʌn drɪdˌweɪt)

n., pl. -weights, (as after a numeral) -weight.
a unit of avoirdupois weight commonly equivalent to 100 pounds (45.359 kilograms) in the U.S. Abbr.: cwt
[1570–80]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.

hundredweight

(cwt) A unit of mass equal to 112 lb; 1 hundredweight troy = 100 pounds troy; 1 hundredweight = 4 quarters.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.hundredweight - a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms
centner, doppelzentner, metric hundredweight
metric weight unit, weight unit - a decimal unit of weight based on the gram
centner - in some European countries: a unit of weight equivalent to 50 kilograms
quintal - a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms
2.hundredweight - a United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds
cental, cwt, short hundredweight, quintal, centner
avoirdupois unit - any of the units of the avoirdupois system of weights
quarter - a quarter of a hundredweight (25 pounds)
net ton, short ton, ton - a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds
3.hundredweight - a British unit of weight equivalent to 112 pounds
long hundredweight, cwt
quarter - a quarter of a hundredweight (28 pounds)
avoirdupois unit - any of the units of the avoirdupois system of weights
gross ton, long ton, ton - a British unit of weight equivalent to 2240 pounds
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Translations

hundredweight

[ˈhʌndrɪdweɪt] N (Brit) = 112 libras = 50.8 kilogramos; (approx) → quintal m (US) = 100 libras = 45.4 kilogramos
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

hundredweight

n → Zentner m; (Brit) → 50,8 kg; (US) → 45,4 kg
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

hundredweight

[ˈhʌndrɪdˌweɪt] n (Brit) (112 lb) → 50.8 kg (Am) (100 lb) → 45.3 kg
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
But the significant advantage of a denied claim for CWT refund is that it is allowed to be carried over back to the income tax return as an excess CWT. According to the Supreme Court, when a taxpayer who opted to file a claim for CWT refund and the same is subsequently denied, he can opt to again carryover the denied claim in its entirety as creditable tax (GR 205955, March 7, 2018).
Recovery of denied VAT and CWT refund
7-2017, which reduced BSP's obligation as withholding agent of the CWT.
BSP buys P1.5M worth of Cordillera gold amid lower withholding tax
Ltd., its related corporations and their respective nominees), and the Company has made voluntary conditional general offer for CWT.
HNA Holding Shareholders Approve Acquisition Resolution Making Voluntary Conditional General Offer for CWT Group
'At CWT, we are working to bring more focus to our organization and concentrate our activities within business lines that have the strongest growth opportunities and that are most aligned with the strategic objectives of CWB Financial Group,' said Matt Colpitts, vice president and general manager of CWT. 'Computershare's reputation and position as a leader in their field gave us confidence that we could facilitate a smooth transition for both affected CWT clients and employees.
Canadian Western Trust Company to leave Exempt Market Securities business
"India's fast-growing business travel market represents tremendous potential for CWT. Vishal's extensive experience in the industry will ensure that we are in a strong position to expand our business in this market, while providing the best possible service to our clients.
Vishal Sinha appointed as CEO, CWT India
Based on the principle of time cost distribution, the rapid increase of delivery cost may make a single logistics service provider accumulate to affordable upper limit ahead of time and increase CWT. However, in the case of a large reduction in delivery cost, this situation will not affect the longest waiting time and CWT will not reduce to negative.
A Flexible Logistics Distribution Hub Model considering Cost Weighted Time
The treatment area ratio of the treatment before or after was significant at 581.85339.56 in the CWT. After radiofrequency ablation, the treatment area got bigger, as 15G electrodes went toward CWT electrodes.
Comparison between the treatment area of electrode used for radiofrequency ablation of liver cancer focusing on 15G cooled-tip and CWT electrode
For example, Brown (2009) reports the milk price increase range of $0.22 per cwt to $1.54 per cwt, with the average of $0.67 per cwt. The herd retirement program contributed $0.59 per cwt to the reported average price increase, and the export assistance program added $0.08 per cwt.
Agricultural supply control: lessons from the U.S. dairy and potato industries
Total revenue reported for 2012 was $30.56 per cwt of total milk handled, with net margins of 19 cents per cwt.
Survey results shed light on daily co-op financial performance
The Middle East is strategically important for our clients and therefore for CWT. Orient Travel has excelled over the last six months, winning several awards at the prestigious World Travel Awards earlier this year; including Leading Travel Management Company, UAE and Leading Travel Management Company, Dubai."
Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Orient Travel Celebrate Inauguration
MI aeth y cwt. Yn y Storm Fawr, hedfanodd i ffwrdd, a dyna ei ddiwedd.
Gorfod dweud ffarwel wrth yr hen gwt, diolch i Morus y Gwynt

Dictionary browser ?
Full browser ?