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weighted
This term carries a sense of intentional imbalance. Whether physical or mathematical, it implies that something has been deliberately altered to create a specific effect, such as stability or a biased outcome. It suggests a shift away from a natural or equal state to achieve a strategic goal.
In social or psychological contexts, it often evokes a feeling of pressure or burden. When a decision is weighted with emotion, it feels heavy and difficult to navigate, contrasting with a light or effortless choice.
Meanings
Examples
The final exam is heavily weighted toward the second half of the course.
He used a weighted vest during his morning run to increase the intensity.
These dice are weighted to ensure the house always wins.
The company uses a weighted average to calculate the total cost of inventory.
I wonder if the decision was weighted in favor of the senior partner.
The fisherman used a weighted line to reach the bottom of the lake quickly.
The grading system is weighted so that participation counts for ten percent.