weighted

adjective

weight·​ed ˈwā-təd How to pronounce weighted (audio)
Synonyms of weightednext
1
: made heavy : loaded
weighted silk
2
a
: having a statistical weight attached
a weighted test score
b
: compiled or calculated from weighted data
a weighted mean
3
: inclined sense 1

Examples of weighted in a Sentence

The head of the golf club was weighted.
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Adding a weighted vest to their daily morning walks. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 The market price is a weighted average of the prices of the two classes. — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 27 June 2026 Whether the goal is fat loss, endurance, cardiovascular recovery or raw strength, there is now a weighted vest built for the job. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Rucking, the practice of walking with a weighted pack, has surged in popularity as a low-impact way to build strength and improve posture. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for weighted

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of weighted was in 1597

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“Weighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weighted. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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