weighting
/ˈweɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Used to describe something that adds weight or importance.
- She received a weighting allowance for working in a remote area.
- The weighting system gives more points to harder tasks.
- The weighting factor in the formula accounts for difficulty.
noun
- An adjustment made to give something more or less importance, especially in statistics or scoring.
- The company applied a weighting to the scores based on experience.
- The survey uses a weighting to ensure different age groups are fairly represented.
- In the final exam, the teacher gave extra weighting to the essay section.
- A weight or load added to something, often to make it heavier or more stable.
- The tent pegs need extra weighting to stay in the ground during strong winds.
- The diver used a weighting belt to help him sink faster.
- The curtain rod has a weighting inside to keep it straight.
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