be weighted

Frequency: 7.515.2 per million words

Indicates a state of being biased or adjusted.

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Examples (10)

  • This new legislation is weighted against the small farmer.
  • The course is heavily weighted in favour of engineering.
  • These measures are weighted towards small investors.
  • The grading system was weighted to give more importance to the final exam.
  • All assignments will be weighted equally in the final grade.
  • The evidence seems to be weighted in favor of the prosecution.
  • His opinion is heavily weighted by his personal experiences.
  • The committee's decision was weighted by political considerations.
  • To ensure fairness, the points should be weighted according to difficulty.
  • The company's policy is weighted towards maximizing profit, often at the expense of employee welfare.