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 For clients and lawyers, litigation funding can help to reduce risk, albeit with a cost of funding that is usually commensurate with the degree of risk the funder is taking on. — Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 One of beauty’s buzziest categories got a commensurate celebration Thursday, with key industry leaders heading to Lincoln Center for the 2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards. — James Manso, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 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 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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  • The data shows that voters support a system that allows multiple representatives to be elected from a single district, with seats roughly proportional to each party's vote share.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The accuracy of your cybersecurity predictions will always be proportional to the quality and connectedness of the data behind them.
    — Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of proportional
Adjective
  • In an exchange relationship, benefits are given with the expectation of comparable repayment; in a communal one, they’re given in response to need, on the assumption that care flows both ways over time.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Experts point out that there are no known examples of this sort of clothing in comparable sculptures from Anatolia or mainland Greece, so the garb reflects a local tradition distinct to the ancient kingdom of Lydia.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of comparable
Adjective
  • Federal oversight that is transparent, predictable and proportionate to identifiable risks can help keep scientific merit and productive use of public funds at the center of grant decisions.
    — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
  • Nor could the Israelis have carefully weighed whether the risk to civilian lives and infrastructure was proportionate to the military value of each target.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of proportionate
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  • This well-balanced and resilient Braves squad is clearly built for a deep postseason run.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Second-year head coach Matt Hatchette promises a balanced offensive attack.
    — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 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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