weighting

British  

/ ˈweɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. a factor by which some quantity is multiplied in order to make it comparable with others See also weighted average

2. an increase in some quantity, esp an additional allowance paid to compensate for higher living costs

   a London weighting

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Example Sentences

The next-largest weighting is Reliance Industries, an Indian conglomerate, whose operating businesses are doing well.

From Barron's

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but the rule of 120 stipulates that you can subtract your age from 120 to give you an approximate weighting in equities that would match your age.

From MarketWatch

And because these arrangements are often backed by collateral, they don’t add as much to banks’ risk weightings as traditional unsecured business loans.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unlike 2006, when energy’s dominance reflected excess capital spending and peak enthusiasm, today’s low weighting follows years of underinvestment and investor skepticism.

From Barron's

Top sector weightings as of Sept. 30 were energy, consumer staples, healthcare, and industrials.

From Barron's