weighted

Given extra mass

Weighted means adjusted to give certain elements more influence or importance than others.

A weighted average counts some values more heavily.

A weighted vote assigns different power to different voters.

Weighted blankets are heavy by design, filled with materials to add pressure.

Something weighted toward a particular outcome favors that result: The system is weighted against newcomers.

Literally, weighted simply means having weight added: a weighted fishing line.

heavy

laden

Heavily weighted down

dense · massive · cumbersome · bulky · loaded · encumbered · ballasted · sandbag · sinker · plumb

burdened

encumbered

Made difficult to move

taxed · strained · pressured · obligated · responsibility · duty-bound · overburdened · overwhelmed · hampered · anchored

statistical

average

Arithmetic mean or ordinary

  • meanAverage, or spiteful
  • medianCentral sorted value
  • indexAlphabetical guide to contents

coefficient · factor · score · algorithm · regression · probability · variance · distribution · normalization · adjustment

biased

skewed

Asymmetrically shifted

unbalanced · lopsided · rigged · manipulated · distorted · prejudiced · unfair · one-sided · partisan · discriminatory

measured

calibrated

Adjusted for accuracy

mass · gram · kilogram · metric · quantified · gauged · assessed · graduated · standardized · metered

deliberate

considered

Thought about carefully

measured · thoughtful · careful · strategic · judicious · premeditated · planned · reasoned · methodical · studied

influential

important

Of great significance

meaningful · substantial · pivotal · critical · decisive · authoritative · compelling · powerful · prominent · prestigious

Categories
Opposites
physical heaviness

weightedunweighted

Without assigned importance

light · weightless · lightweight · unburdened · unloaded

statistical/mathematical adjustment

weightedunweighted

Without assigned importance

unadjusted · nonweighted · raw · uniform · flat

bias or favoritism

weightedunbiased

Free from prejudice

balanced · fair · neutral · impartial · even-handed

Phrases
Family

weight, weights, weighting, weightings, unweighted, overweighted, counterweighted, weighted average, weight down

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