aspect ratio

noun

: a ratio of one dimension to another: such as

a

: the ratio of span to mean chord of an airfoil

b

: the width-to-height ratio of an image (as on a computer, television, or movie screen)

Examples of aspect ratio in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The phone is about the same size and shape as a passport, a decision Apple arrived at with strict attention to screen aspect ratios. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

The team is actively refining the thickness, layout, and aspect ratios of the metallic shells to maximize protection while minimizing weight, a critical factor for rocket payloads. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

Apple prefaced its reveal with a denunciation of foldables that open into a square aspect ratio. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026

Both screens were designed around a consistent aspect ratio to make flipping from one to the next a fluid and intuitive experience. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aspect ratio

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Kids Definition

aspect ratio

noun

: a comparison of one dimension (as width) to another (as height)