weighted

• Descreve algo que tem um determinado peso ou que foi ajustado para dar ênfase ou viés especial; também pode indicar algo sobrecarregado ou ponderado de acordo com certos fatores.

Describes something that has a specific weight or is adjusted to have a particular emphasis or bias.

1. Having added weightB2formal

   Made heavier by adding something, often for stability or balance.

   Lastreado

   • The weighted blanket helps reduce anxiety.
   • He used a weighted fishing line to cast further.
   • The curtains are weighted at the bottom to hang straight.

   Sinônimosburdenedcounterbalancedheavyloaded

2. Adjusted for importanceB2formal

   Adjusted or calculated to reflect the relative importance of different factors.

   Ponderado

   • The final grade is weighted based on exam scores and assignments.
   • The survey results were weighted to represent the population accurately.
   • A weighted average gives more importance to certain data points.

3. Biased or skewedC1informal

   Arranged or influenced in a way that gives an advantage or disadvantage to someone or something.

   Tendencioso

   • The competition was weighted in favor of the home team.
   • The rules are weighted against smaller companies.
   • The system is weighted to benefit the wealthy.

   Sinônimosone-sidedpartialprejudicedskewedslantedtiltedunfair

   Antônimosevenhandedfairimpartialneutralunbiased

• Verbo que significa atribuir importância ou influência a algo, ou considerar algo cuidadosamente antes de decidir.

A verb used to assign a measure of importance or influence to something, or to consider it carefully.

1. Attach importanceB2formal

   To consider or evaluate something as important or significant.

   Dar importância

   • Experts weigh the risks against the benefits.
   • She weighs her options carefully before deciding.
   • The judge weighed all the evidence presented.

   Sinônimosaccentuateconsideremphasizehighlightprioritizestressvalue

   Antônimosdismissdisregardignoretrivialize

2. Measure weightA2formal

   To measure the heaviness of an object.

   Pesar

   • Please weigh this package at the counter.
   • The baker weighed the flour before mixing.
   • They weighed the fish they caught.

   Sinônimosweigh

Variantes phrasalweight down