commensurate

adjective

kə-ˈmen(t)s-rət How to pronounce commensurate (audio)
Definition of commensuratenext
as in proportional
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree was given a job commensurate with her abilities and experience

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Recent Examples of commensurate This was not Jonathan Taylor demanding fair compensation until the Indianapolis Colts paid the running back commensurate with his Pro Bowl status. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 June 2026 Some have minimal requirements that are commensurate with the risk posed to the public from the services of such licensees. — Doug McCauley, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 Perhaps the biggest challenge in genre studies is to find a theory of genre commensurate with different types of texts within genres. — Tham Thi Nguyen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 Similarly, Sage’s (Susan Heyward) reverse heel turn and Ashley’s (Colby Minifie) life-saving assistance in the West Wing are apparently good enough deeds to spare these savory villains a more commensurate sentence. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for commensurate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commensurate
  1. proportional
  2. comparable
  3. proportionate
  4. balanced
  5. commensurable
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  • But prior to the implementation of the new law, defendants accused of such offenses were often granted release through a proportional bail amount, or even a personal recognizance bond, which meant no upfront money was required for release.
    — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
  • Design should create moments that require active human judgment, with a level of human-AI interaction that is proportional to the gravity of the application.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of proportional
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  • Taking 4 million barrels off the market would be roughly comparable to the amount that China stopped importing during the war – an action oil analysts say has helped keep energy prices relatively low despite the record-smashing oil supply shock.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The system is still expanding, but new units are contributing more of the overall growth as comparable sales moderate.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of comparable
Adjective
  • Tshisekedi last week ordered the finance, economy and mines ministries, along with revenue agencies, to ensure coercive measures remain exceptional, legally justified, and proportionate.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
  • And if so, is this advantage proportionate to the harm inflicted on civilians and the environment?
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of proportionate
Adjective
  • This new expression aims to deliver a more intense agave character, inspired by bartender requests for a robust yet balanced spirit for cocktails.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Scale and proportion also play a major role in helping groupings look balanced.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Definition of balanced
Adjective
  • In the longer term, a more active government might press these companies to make commensurable investments in the green-energy transition.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
  • These revisions were commensurable to what was happening in my own life.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
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