proportion 1 of 2

noun

prə-ˈpȯr-shən How to pronounce proportion (audio)
Definition of proportionnext
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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts the head was drawn too large, being way out of proportion with the body

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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them

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as in ratio
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two

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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something the exact proportions of the room were critical

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proportion

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verb

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as in to portion

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as in to balance

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Recent Examples of proportion
Noun
However, an even greater proportion — 77% — of Californians polled were opposed to the construction of a data center in their area. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 While a majority of people still support it, the proportion has declined in recent years and took a battering this year as Høiby’s trial played out. — Jan M. Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
The Ferrari pair not only showcased their skills in close-quarters racing, but also reinforced how this new generation of cars is more neatly proportioned around the front wings and the overall chassis size. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026 The kitchen is nearby and is generously proportioned for a tiny house of this size. — Adam Williams march 19, New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proportion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
  1. symmetry
  2. portion
  3. ratio
  4. size
  5. ration
  6. balance
  7. correlation
  8. share
Noun
  • And from a design standpoint, the trust said that the project will dwarf the main residence of the White House, at 55,000 square feet, while disrupting to symmetry of the structure and the surrounding buildings.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Google also removed the temperature sensor from the camera bar to create more symmetry on the back—and to make space for HiLight.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of symmetry
Noun
  • Because individual-stock premiums are currently richer, managers may also be able to meet their income targets by writing options against a smaller portion of the portfolio.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The struggles contributed to growing frustration among portions of UCLA’s fan and donor base.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of portion
Noun
  • Ashcraft has allowed two runs over his last two starts (17 IP), fashioning a 14-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The state also set itself apart for its favorable income-to-cost ratio and high community volunteer rate.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ratio
Noun
  • Critics have said the size of the gap stems in large part from Connecticut’s lack of investment in special education, which is meant to reduce those disparities as much as possible.
    — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
  • By submerging coal in a variety of fluids, Franklin was able to measure the typical size of its holes, as well as the amount of variation.
    — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of size
Verb
  • Check whether the location is included in the current rationing plan (click here).
    — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • With a state of emergency in place, National Guard tankers and water rationing leave more than 180,000 residents dry for 48-hour stretches, spotlighting El Niño and crumbling infrastructure across the Caribbean territory.
    — Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of ration
Verb
  • Since fruit contains a lot of moisture, adding dry, shredded leaves on top helps balance moisture levels.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The company supplies the wiring, wire harnesses, power-balancing units, and delivery circuitry required to collect and route the electrical current.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of balance
Noun
  • Across this period, there has been a strong correlation between higher average possession and points per game.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Appropriately so, given the placid recent range and the clockwork mechanics of sector rotation and low-correlation restraining index-level volatility.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • The company attributed the loss mainly to fair-value losses on its convertible redeemable preferred shares, as per its prospectus.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The region typically receives a significant share of its rainfall during this time of year, Weiss said.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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