weighting
Britishnoun
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a factor by which some quantity is multiplied in order to make it comparable with others See also weighted average
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an increase in some quantity, esp an additional allowance paid to compensate for higher living costs
a London weighting
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Using a statistical method called Bayesian weighting, the researchers assigned greater importance to models that more closely matched the historical evidence.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
When the researchers applied their improved model weighting to projections of precipitation, they found indications that current climate models may also underestimate future snowfall in southeastern Greenland and rainfall across the Mediterranean region.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
For the S&P 500 to deliver returns on par with its historical performance, tech stocks — which carry a weighting in the index of just under 40% — will likely need to participate.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026
The S&P 500’s strong overall performance reflects its heavy weighting at the top.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
It was barely light outside, but the spring humidity had already seeped into their shack, weighting down their clothes.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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