1. (statistics) a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance
   "The survey results used population weighting to ensure accurate representation";
   - weight

1. Add a heavy load; increase the weight of a load
   "They weighted down the tarp with rocks to prevent it from blowing away";
   - burden, burthen, weight down
    
2. Present with a bias
   "The report weighted the evidence to support the company's position";
   - slant, angle
    
3. (mathematics) assign weights to individual terms or statistics
   "The researcher weighted the survey responses based on demographic factors"

Sounds like: w

Derived forms: weightings

Type of: bias, charge, coefficient, predetermine, skew

Encyclopedia: Weighting