weighting

/ ˈweɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. a factor by which some quantity is multiplied in order to make it comparable with others See also weighted average
2. an increase in some quantity, esp an additional allowance paid to compensate for higher living costs

   a London weighting

Example Sentences

To make up for such issues, many of the most high-profile polls now function more like models, with firms weighting responses from different groups and making other assumptions about factors such as turnout.

From BBC

“There’s many different polls forecasters use, weighting schemes, things like that. Some forecasters don’t like to use Trafalgar,” Tranter said, referring to a pollster that frequently has move favorable numbers for Trump than others.

From Salon

Silver has adopted the FiveThirtyEight system of weighting polls differently, ostensibly based on reliability.

From Salon

Texas' highest court ruled that the state law never required that the risk to a mother’s life be “imminent” when weighting whether they are eligible for an abortion.

From Salon

Our calculation includes a weighting to the positions coveted by NFL teams, from quarterbacks and edge rushers to offensive tackles, cornerbacks and receivers — players on the perimeter.

From Seattle Times