Weighted has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Verb
1
simple past tense and past participle of weight
"The judge weighted his decision heavily toward the evidence presented during the trial."
In plain English: To weight something means to add extra mass to it so that it is heavier and harder to move.
"The coach weighted his speech with facts to make them stick in our minds."
Adjective
1
made heavy or weighted down with weariness
"his leaden arms"
"weighted eyelids"
2
adjusted to reflect value or proportion
"votes weighted according to the size of constituencies"
"a law weighted in favor of landlords"
"a weighted average"
3
Having weights on it.
"The diver adjusted the weighted belt before jumping into the pool."
Example Sentences
"The coach weighted his speech with facts to make them stick in our minds."
verb
"The teacher weighted each exam question differently to emphasize critical thinking."
verb
"She weighted her argument with personal anecdotes that resonated deeply with the audience."
verb
"Don't let your negative experiences weigh down your ability to see new opportunities."
verb
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