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   weightage

   /ˈweɪtɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. allowance or adjustment made in order to take account of special circumstances or compensate for a distorting factor: "weightage on account of work experience was to be given only in respect of casual labourers"
   • ▪ an allocated proportion of something: "30 per cent weightage will be given to the application rating score"
   • 2. emphasis or priority: "the opinions of children must be given due weightage"
   • ▪ the ability of someone or something to influence decisions or actions: "increasing the limit will increase the bank's weightage in the international market"

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