weighted
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adjusted so that some parts of a total are treated as more important than others.
calculated by multiplying components by factors that reflect their relative importance or frequency in a population.
Simple“The survey results were weighted to make sure younger people were represented fairly.”
In context“The final grade is a weighted average, meaning the end-of-year exam carries significantly more value than the weekly quizzes.”
UsageOften used with 'average' or 'score'.
SynonymsAntonymsunweightedraw - 02 B1 Intermediate
having weights attached to make something heavier or more stable.
fitted or loaded with additional mass to provide stability, resistance, or downward pressure.
Simple“She wore a weighted vest during her walk to make the exercise harder.”
In context“The divers used weighted belts to counteract the natural buoyancy of their thick neoprene wetsuits.”
Antonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
organised in a way that gives one person or group an unfair advantage.
deliberately structured or biased to favour a particular outcome or party.
Simple“The interview process felt weighted against outside candidates who didn't know the staff.”
In context“Critics argued that the voting system was weighted in favour of larger states, leaving smaller regions with little influence.”
UsageCommonly followed by the prepositions 'against' or 'in favour of'.
“Bar shot looks like a heavily weighted dumbbell.”
“These programs were also heavily weighted toward one lever: values and behavior.”