overweight

American  

[oh-ver-weyt, oh-ver-weyt, oh-ver-weyt] / ˈoʊ vərˈweɪt, ˈoʊ vərˌweɪt, ˌoʊ vərˈweɪt /

adjective

1. weighing too much or more than is considered normal, proper, etc..

   overweight luggage; an overweight patient; two letters that may be overweight.

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noun

1. extra or excess weight above what law or regulation allows, as of baggage or freight.

   The overweight will cost us $12.

2. weight in excess of that considered normal, proper, healthful, etc..

   Overweight in a child should not be neglected.

3. greater effect or importance; preponderance.

verb (used with object)

1. to weight excessively; exceed the weight limit of.

2. to give too much consideration or emphasis to; stress unduly.

overweight British  

adjective

1. weighing more than is usual, allowed, or healthy

2. finance

   1. having a higher proportion of one's investments in a particular sector of the market than the size of that sector relative to the total market would suggest: portfolio managers are currently overweight in bonds

   2. (of a fund etc) invested disproportionately in this way

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noun

1. extra or excess weight

2. archaic greater importance or effect

verb

1. to give too much emphasis or consideration to

2. to add too much weight to

3. to weigh down

Etymology

Origin of overweight

First recorded in 1545–55; over- + weight

Example Sentences

Because of these effects, calorie intake can drop by 16-39%, making the drugs highly effective for people living with obesity and overweight.

From Science Daily

Despite the surprise departure of the company’s CEO in January, the stock trades at a steep discount, analysts at Morgan Stanley write as they maintain their overweight rating on the company’s stock.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our call here is more tactical. With real estate being just 1.85% weighting within the S&P 500, it’s not difficult to be overweight the sector inside a tracking portfolio.”

From Barron's

Other risk factors included being overweight, a lack of exercise, UV radiation and being exposed to threats such as asbestos while working.

From Barron's

According to the latest survey, fund managers are overweight — meaning overinvested — in almost everything.

From MarketWatch

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