weightings
Pronunciation: [ˈweɪtɪŋz]
Word
Context: "mathematics"
(noun) weightings are values or numbers assigned to different things to show how important they are. For example, in school, you might get more points for a big project than for a small quiz. That means the project has a higher weighting.
Example
In my math class, the final exam has a higher weighting than the quizzes.
Example
The weightings for the assignments weren't fair, and many students felt upset about it.
Example
What are the weightings for each assignment in our course?
Context: "finance"
(noun) weightings tell us how much of something we should have compared to other things, like how stocks in a portfolio are balanced. It helps people decide how to invest their money.
Example
The investment portfolio has weightings that favor tech companies for higher growth.
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The weightings in that fund are too heavy on one sector, making it risky.
Example
Can you explain the weightings of the different stocks in this fund?
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