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Yoong Liat Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Do words exist?

Are there such words as 'theatrette' and 'weightage'. I've seen them written, but can't find them in any of my dictionaries?

Thanks.
  

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Hi Younge, I do not know about "theatrette" but I have witnessed heavy usage of the word "weightage" in Indian English. It is generally taught in schools when we study weighed mean. "Weightage" refers to the amount of role an attribute plays in overall selection.

— Neeraj Jain

  • Hi Younge, I do not know about "theatrette" but I have witnessed heavy usage of the word "weightage" in Indian English.
  • It is generally taught in schools when we study weighed mean.
  • "Weightage" refers to the amount of role an attribute plays in overall selection.
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Hi Younge,

I do not know about "theatrette" but I have witnessed heavy usage of the word "weightage" in Indian English. It is generally taught in schools when we study weighed mean. "Weightage" refers to the amount of role an attribute plays in overall selection.
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