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weighted
weighted /ˈweɪtəd, ˈweɪtɪd/ adjective
 Word Family: adjective: overweightunderweight, weighted, weighty, weightless; verb: weigh, outweigh, weight; noun: weight, weights, weighting
giving an advantage or disadvantage to one particular group or activity ⇨ biased
    weighted against
    The voting system is weighted against the smaller parties.
    weighted in favour of somebody/something
    This year’s pay increase is heavily weighted in favour of the lower paid staff.
    weighted towards
    The course is weighted towards language skills.