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

Jurors disagreed, ultimately holding the platform liable, though they split the liability 70-30, weighting heavily to Meta.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

With a weighting by growth score instead of market cap, you can expect performance that is differentiated from the S&P 500 Growth Index and the full S&P 500.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Under Nasdaq’s proposal, the basis for weighting the company in the Nasdaq 100 index would be five times greater, or $250 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

First Solar is less than 2% of his portfolio, about the same weighting as Exxon Mobil.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Not everyone was attentive; one juror, as though poisoned by the numerous spring-fever yawns weighting the air, sat with drugged eyes and jaws so utterly ajar bees could have buzzed in and out.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote