weight
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- noun
- /weɪt/
- Specialized
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- To what extent does exercise contribute to weight management and mental well-being among this group?
- sample weights
- assign weights
- apply sample weights
So they compute maximum weight, maximum maxing in in an efficient way.
- So they compute maximum weight, maximum maxing in in an efficient way.
- Well, a qubit is the simplest example of a weight function.
Examples
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This is the weight of the top ten stocks.
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At the end of the 8 weeks, the group's mean body weight loss was about 4%.
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But people disagree about the relative weights to be given to these two forms of investment.
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Thus, it is necessary to use relative weights to accurately generate estimates of statistical significance.
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Non-medical interventions such as weight reduction, exercise, and stopping smoking are as important as medical intervention.
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What are your thoughts about quantitative measurements of weight, BMI for the typical person?
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In the calculations, the weight of each variable is crucial for accurate results.
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The report emphasized the weight of public opinion in shaping policy decisions.
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Scientists must consider the weight assigned to different factors when creating predictive models.
Synonyms
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4.2
A number that shows how much a piece of information helps a computer model make correct predictions
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6.8
A number given to each item to show how important it is in a calculation
Idioms
- Informal
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To have more success than people expect from your size or ability
- Informal
A strong feeling of being less worried after telling someone about a problem
Compounds
- Specialized
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3.9
The average mass of the atoms of a chemical element, measured in atomic mass units
- Informal
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A heavy feeling of pressure because you have important duties
- Specialized
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8.1
Amount of a substance that reacts with a fixed amount of another substance
- Archaic
Amount of an element that combines with eight parts by weight of oxygen
- Archaic
A system of old weights used in pharmacies where an ounce is 480 grains and a pound is 12 ounces
- Specialized
A way to measure weight using a 16-ounce pound for everyday goods
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A heavy metal piece in a window frame that balances the moving part so it opens and closes easily
- Specialized
The weight of warheads or other cargo a missile can carry, not counting the rocket
How Weighted
Surface Forms
Etymology
Weight comes from the same root as weigh, which means 'to measure how heavy'. In calculations a 'weight' is a number that 'carries' more importance, just like putting more weight on one side of a scale makes it matter more.