Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
weightage
Noun
/ˈweɪtɪdʒ/

Definition
The relative importance or value assigned to something within a particular context.

Examples
- In the final exam, the weightage of the project was higher than that of the midterms.
- Different subjects may have different weightages in determining a student’s overall grade.
- The weightage given to each question in the test affects the total score.

Meaning
Weightage refers to how much importance is given to a specific element in a comparison, assessment, or analysis.

Synonyms
- Importance
- Significance
- Valuation
- Emphasis
- Value