relative importance

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With monthly updating of its weightings—the relative importance of different sectors—the index also better reflects shifts in consumer behavior, such as when people switch from pricier goods to lower-cost alternatives.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The index is derived from how surveyed residents rate their satisfaction in nine quality-of-life categories and about 40 sub-categories, while also rating the relative importance of each measure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Supporters of the administration’s trade agenda say his team has already been leaning more on the Section 232 tariffs in recent months, decreasing the relative importance of the Ieepa duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

While stronger muscle groups are generally understood to be associated with a lower rate of total knee replacement, their relative importance is not well established.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2023

However, five main contributing factors can still be identified; the controversies revolve mainly around their relative importance.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond