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weightings

Pronunciation: [ˈweɪtɪŋz]

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Learn how to use weightings in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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In my math class, the final exam has a higher weighting than the quizzes.

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The weightings for the assignments weren't fair, and many students felt upset about it.

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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.

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Can you explain the weightings of the different stocks in this fund?

How to pronounce weightings

Pronunciation: [ˈweɪtɪŋz]

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