weighted

UK
/ˈweɪtɪd/
US
/ˈweɪtɪd/

Translations

weightedadjective
more weighted
Comp.
most weighted
Super.
UK
/ˈweɪtɪd/
US
/ˈweɪtɪd/
The weighted blanket helped her sleep better by providing a comforting pressure.
La couverture lestée l'a aidée à mieux dormir en exerçant une pression rassurante.
pondéréEn notation, en statistiques ou pour un calcul où certains éléments comptent davantage.
The final exam score was weighted more heavily than the quizzes in determining the final grade.
La note de l'examen final était davantage pondérée que celle des contrôles dans le calcul de la note finale.
Additional translations
weightedpast participle
UK
/ˈweɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈweɪ.tɪd/
Functioning as the past participle of the verb "weight" when used adjectivally.
The fishing line was weighted so it would sink quickly.
La ligne de pêche était lestée pour qu'elle coule rapidement.
Additional translations
weightverb

weighted

Past Simple

weighted
Past Simple
weighted
Past Participle
weighting
Gerund
UK
/weɪt/
US
/weɪt/
The fisherman weighted the line to ensure it sank quickly.
Le pêcheur a lesté la ligne pour qu’elle coule rapidement.
pondérerEn contexte statistique ou mathématique.
The teacher weighted the final exam more heavily than the quizzes.
L’enseignant a pondéré l’examen final davantage que les quiz.
alourdirAu sens de charger ou accabler.
He felt weighted by the expectations of his family.
Il se sentait alourdi par les attentes de sa famille.

Definitions

weightedadjective
Having an added weight or burden; made heavier.
The weighted blanket helped her sleep better by providing a comforting pressure.
Adjusted or influenced by a particular factor to give more importance to certain elements.
The final exam score was weighted more heavily than the quizzes in determining the final grade.
weightedpast participle
Having had weight added; serving as the past participle form of "weight" when used adjectivally.
The fishing line was weighted so it would sink quickly.
weightverb
To attach a weight to something in order to make it heavier or to balance it.
The fisherman weighted the line to ensure it sank quickly.
To assign a value or importance to something, often in a statistical or mathematical context.
The teacher weighted the final exam more heavily than the quizzes.
To burden or oppress with a heavy load or responsibility.
He felt weighted by the expectations of his family.