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   weighting

   /ˈweɪtɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. allowance or adjustment made in order to take account of special circumstances or compensate for a distorting factor: "each score is then multiplied by the appropriate weighting, giving a weighted score"
   • ▪ an extra amount of wages or salary paid especially to allow for a higher cost of living in a particular area: British "London weighting of £1,750 is payable"
   • ▪ an allocated proportion of something: "the company continues to recommend a 35% weighting in bonds"
   • 2. emphasis or priority: "they will give due weighting to quality as well as price"

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