expression, godan verb (-ku)
emphasize; attach importance to; place weight on
Idiomatic expression used when someone prioritizes or values something highly in a decision, policy, or evaluation. Often followed by ～に.
この会社は社員の意見に重きを置いている。
This company places importance on employees' opinions.
教育では知識だけでなく、考える力に重きを置くべきだ。
In education, we should emphasize not only knowledge but also the ability to think.