weighting
US /ˈweɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈweɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
1.
the act of assigning a relative importance or value to something
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The committee is still discussing the weighting of different criteria in the evaluation process.
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Proper weighting of evidence is crucial for a fair judgment.
2.
a heavy object or material used to add weight to something
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The diver added extra weighting to his belt to control his buoyancy.
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The base of the lamp has a heavy weighting to prevent it from tipping over.