weighting
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weighting
The determination of the relative importance or influence of different factors or elements within a whole.
Bei der Benotung hat die Abschlussprüfung eine hohe Gewichtung.
In the grading, the final exam has a high weighting.
weighting
In technology or physics, the deliberate distribution of mass in an object in order to influence its balance, stability, or movement.
Die spezielle Gewichtung des Tennisschlägers sorgt für mehr Schlagkraft.
The special weighting of the tennis racket provides more striking power.
'Gewichtung' (weighting) is derived from the noun 'das Gewicht' (weight). The ending '-ung' turns the concept of 'giving weight' into a feminine noun that describes the process or the result.
Das hohe Gewicht des Koffers war ein Problem am Flughafen.
The heavy weight of the suitcase was a problem at the airport.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. In abstract contexts (grades, criteria, factors), it is about relative importance. In physical or technical contexts (balance, stability, objects), it refers to the distribution of mass.
Die Gewichtung der einzelnen Aufgaben in der Prüfung ist unklar.
The weighting of the individual tasks in the exam is unclear.
In the abstract meaning, 'Gewichtung' (weighting) is often combined with verbs like 'haben' (to have) or 'vornehmen' (to carry out/make) and adjectives like 'hoch' (high), 'stark' (strong), or 'gering' (low).
Der mündliche Teil hat bei der Note eine geringere Gewichtung.
The oral part has a lower weighting in the grade.
evaluation / review
Bewertung assesses a single factor according to its value, quality, or significance. Gewichtung additionally determines how strongly that factor influences the overall result compared with others. Use Bewertung for the judgment and Gewichtung for the relative influence.
Bei der Gewichtung der Kriterien erhält der Preis einen besonders großen Einfluss auf das Gesamtergebnis.
When weighting the criteria, the price is given particularly strong influence over the overall result.
Bei der Bewertung des Preises prüft das Team, ob die Kosten angemessen sind.
When evaluating the price, the team checks whether the costs are reasonable.
