weighted

adjective
UK: /ˈweɪtɪd/
US: /ˈweɪtɪd/

  1. Having a particular importance or influence.

    1. This weighted blanket helps me sleep better every night.
    2. The final exam is weighted more heavily than the weekly quizzes in determining your grade.

  2. Adjusted to take account of a certain factor.

    1. The weighted average showed a slight increase in sales this quarter.
    2. This analysis uses a weighted algorithm to prioritize customer feedback based on relevance.

  3. Covered or loaded with something heavy.

    1. The scuba diver used a weighted belt to help him sink.
    2. The sailboard is weighted to prevent it from being easily overturned by the wind.

Synonyms

considered important loaded adjusted significant
weighted verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of 'weigh'; to consider carefully.

    1. I weighted all my options before making a choice for college.
    2. The committee weighted the evidence carefully before reaching a final decision on the matter.

  2. To attach weight to something.

    1. The fisherman weighted his line so it would sink quickly.
    2. We weighted the package down with rocks to prevent it from being blown away by the wind.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "weighted" in English means: Having a particular importance or influence., Adjusted to take account of a certain factor., Covered or loaded with something heavy..

The phonetic transcription of "weighted" is /ˈweɪtɪd/ in British English and /ˈweɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "weighted": considered, important, loaded, adjusted, significant.

Example usage of "weighted": "This weighted blanket helps me sleep better every night.". More examples on the page.