assizing, vbl. n.
(əˈsaɪzɪŋ)
[f. assize v. + -ing1.]
The action of regulating (weights and measures, prices, etc.) by a standard.
| c 1638 Ord. Priv. Counc. in Penkethman Artach. H ij b, That they observe and keep the good and antient custome, in making, assizing, and selling of all sorts of their Bread. 1860 in Morn. Star 20 May, There has been no assizing of weights in this town for four years. |