weighted (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈweɪ.tɪd/
Definition
Having a greater importance, influence, or value than other things.
Examples
The final exam is weighted heavily in the overall grade.
This question is weighted more than the others.
How to Use weighted
- weighted towards (prepositional phrase)
- Having a greater importance or influence in a particular direction or category. — "The investment portfolio is weighted towards technology stocks."
- weighted average (collocation)
- An average where some values contribute more than others. — "The professor calculated a weighted average for the final grade."
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