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   proportion

   /prəˈpɔːʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole: "the proportion of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is rising" Similar partportionamountquantitybitpiecepercentagesectionsegmentsharequotadivisionfractionmeasure
   • ▪ the relationship of one thing to another in terms of quantity, size, or number; ratio: "the proportion of examination to coursework" Similar ratiodistributionrelative amount/numberrelationship
   • ▪ the comparative measurements or size of different parts of a whole: "the view of what constitutes perfect bodily proportions changes from one generation to the next" Similar sizedimensionsmagnitudemeasurementsmassvolumebulkexpanseextentwidthbreadthscalescoperange
   • ▪ dimensions; size: "the room, despite its ample proportions, seemed too small for him" Similar sizedimensionsmagnitudemeasurementsmassvolumebulkexpanseextentwidthbreadthscalescoperange
   • ▪ the correct, attractive, or ideal relationship between one thing and another or between the parts of a whole: "perceptions of colour, form, harmony, and proportion" Similar balancesymmetryharmonycorrespondencecorrelationcongruityagreementconcord

   verb

   • 1. adjust or regulate (something) so that it has a particular or suitable relationship to something else: formal "a life after death in which happiness can be proportioned to virtue"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin proportio(n-), from pro portione ‘in respect of (its or a person's) share’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. proportionless adjective
   • 2. proportionment noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROPORTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PROPORTION definition: 1. the number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to the whole: 2. the number…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of PROPORTION is harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole : balance, symmetry. How to use proportion in a sentence.

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   noun. comparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size, quantity, number, etc.; ratio. Synonyms: comparison. proper relation between things or parts: to have tastes way out of proportion to one's financial means. relative size or extent. proportions, dimensions or size: a rock of gigantic proportions.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPROPORTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of proportion as a part of a total number or amount, and how to use it in idioms and expressions. Find translations of proportion in different languages and a translator tool.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROPORTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   The proportion of one kind of person or thing in a group is the number of people or things of that kind compared to the total number of people or things in the group. The proportion of women in the profession had risen to 17.3%.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishproportion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning of proportion as a part of a whole, a relationship, or a mathematical concept. Find out how to use proportion in idioms, grammar, and collocations with examples and pictures.

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   a portion or part in its relation to the whole: A large proportion of the debt remains. symmetry, harmony, or balance: an architect with a sense of proportion. the significance of a thing or event that an objective view reveals: You must try to see these mishaps in proportion.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › proportionProportion Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of proportion as an amount, a relationship, or a size. See examples of how to use proportion in different contexts and expressions.

10. www.math.net › proportionProportion - Math.net

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    Proportion. A proportion is a statement that says that two ratios are equal. They can be used in many everyday situations like comparing sizes, cooking, calculating percentages, and more. Proportions can be written as equivalent fractions or as equal ratios. Example

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › proportionProportion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Learn the meaning of proportion as a noun and a verb, and see examples of how to use it in sentences. Find out the synonyms, pronunciation, and word family of proportion.