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

Examples of weighted in a Sentence

The head of the golf club was weighted.
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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 a set distance while carrying a weighted pack on your back, has surged in popularity as men over 40 look for low-impact ways to fight muscle loss, protect bone density and burn far more calories than a regular walk. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 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 The market price is a weighted average of the prices of the two classes. Alex Crippen, CNBC, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for weighted

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 5 Jul. 2026.

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