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weighted

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈweɪtɪd// UK //wˈeɪtɪd// weight·ed

v. having extra weight or importance added to one part to make it more powerful or likely to win. You use this to describe things that are not equal or balanced on purpose.

v. adjusted or biased by the addition of extra weight or value to specific factors. Often describes statistical data or physical objects designed to favour a particular outcome.


SIMPLE

The teacher used a weighted average to calculate our final grades.

CONTEXTUAL

The survey results were weighted to ensure that the opinions of younger voters were properly represented in the final report.

COMPLEX

In many professional certifications, the final exam is heavily weighted compared to the weekly assignments, reflecting its importance in demonstrating overall mastery of the subject matter.

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Often followed by the preposition 'towards' or 'against'.

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