weighted

adjective

weight·​ed ˈwā-təd How to pronounce weighted (audio)
1
: made heavy : loaded
weighted silk
2
a
: having a statistical weight attached
a weighted test score
b
: compiled or calculated from weighted data
a weighted mean
3

Examples of weighted in a Sentence

The head of the golf club was weighted.
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The 10 All-Star Game starters will be announced after a weighted rank from the fan vote (50 percent), player vote (25 percent) and media vote (25 percent). Ben Pickman, New York Times, 20 June 2025 Bolster burn barrel safety: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025 The hot dogs were ranked based on size, creativity, toppings, messiness and cost on a weighted scale from one to 100. Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2025 Pros & Cons Product specs Frequently asked questions about weighted vests What are the benefits of wearing a weighted vest? Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for weighted

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of weighted was in 1597

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“Weighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weighted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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