in proportion to

idiom

1

: related in size, number, or amount to (something else)

Your share of the profits will be in proportion to the amount of work that you do.

2

: having the correct or appropriate relationship in size, shape, or position to (some other part of the same thing)

The garage is not in proportion to the house.

3

: when compared to the size, shape, or position of (some other part of the same thing)

His head is large in proportion to his body.

Examples of in proportion to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Proctor’s attorney Daniel Moynihan in his own opening said that Proctor’s firing was not in proportion to previous agency disciplinary actions but only to appease politicians and critical members of the public and the media. —Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 27 Aug. 2025

Featuring a small 32 mm case, the watch is perfectly in proportion to the actor’s wrist. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2025

Robinhood's business model exhibits significant operational leverage since costs do not necessarily have to increase in proportion to revenues. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Scottsdale also performed above the median for the categories of affordability of leisure activities and number of entertainment facilities in proportion to the population. —Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025

Rhymes for in proportion to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
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• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou