weighted
Pronunciación: [ˈweɪtɪd]
Contexto: «mathematics»
(adjective) When something is made heavier or given more importance. For example, teachers might give more points to harder questions on a test because those questions are weighted more heavily.
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The final exam is weighted more than the quizzes in the overall grade.
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The easy questions are not weighted at all, so they don't affect the grade much.
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How is the homework weighted in your final score?
Contexto: «decision-making»
(verb) To consider something more important than other things when making a choice. This means you think about one option more than others.
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She weighted her choices carefully before deciding which school to attend.
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He did not weight the pros and cons properly, which led to a poor decision.
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Did you weight all the possible outcomes before making that choice?
Contexto: «physical attributes»
(adjective) Referring to something that is heavy or has weight. It describes objects or items that are not light.
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The weighted blanket helped him sleep better because it felt cozy and comforting.
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That feather is not weighted; it’s very light and floats easily.
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How heavy is the weighted vest you wear while exercising?