weighted

Definition

To assign disproportionate importance or numerical values to specific data points, typically used in statistics and financial modeling to skew results toward a desired outcome.

Example Usage

The portfolio manager weighted the index heavily toward tech stocks before the market crash.

Source: Common industry terminology

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