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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
Hall says that the process can be sped up with quick-cooking grits, but folks will have to figure out the correct proportions of liquid on their own. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026 Bumblebees absorb two to seven times the proportion of heavy metals that honeybees do in the same environment. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 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
  • Dimensions 8 and 24 harbor special symmetries that the researchers leveraged to cram them with spheres.
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The symmetry of the timelines is gorgeous — something as simple as a cut from India Amarteifio, playing the younger Clarissa, to you.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
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  • Flood Watches are up for portions of Montana and Wyoming through Sunday afternoon.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The LaRue family was followed by the Romani family, which updated the infrastructure and remodeled portions of the house.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of portion
Noun
  • In some analyses involving individual elements or combinations of rare earths, the odds ratios exceeded 3 or even 4.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The problem was that those ratios depend not only on temperature but also on the composition of the water present in the animal’s body, which was something nobody could pin down for an extinct creature.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of ratio
Noun
  • Opendorse's new estimates for the size of NIL in college sports in the 2028-29 season is nearly 60% more than its original forecast.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The state’s insurer of last resort, known as the FAIR Plan, has ballooned in size since 2019, after a series of devastating wildfires and escalating reinsurance costs led to mass cancellations of insurance policies across the state.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of size
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  • The next president should ration his calls on the public’s attention, which, after all, protects his own effectiveness and the country’s.
    — John Dickerson, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The bottles are now rationed as well, as each customer can only buy two boxes per week per membership.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of ration
Verb
  • The cushiony formula balances long-lasting wear with glycerin that draws moisture into the skin and panthenol to soothe dryness and supports the moisture barrier.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • McKinnon said the delay reflects the difficulty of balancing drone operators’ needs for less restrictive regulation with those of traditional aviation, particularly around manned aircraft giving right-of-way to drones.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of balance
Noun
  • This might be fine for a night or two to diagnose a sleep disorder, but gathering enough data on enough people to sift out long-term statistical correlations just isn’t feasible.
    — Mike McRae September 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Once the 10-year yield moves above 5%, the relationship between stocks and bonds changes, Sharma said, pointing to historical data showing that the equity-bond correlation becomes positive.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • The Apollo investment is a combination of debt and equity in Yankee Global Enterprises (YGE), and the Steinbrenners and some LP stakeholders sold some of their shares.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Along with Riot, the couple share son RZA, 4, and daughter Rocki, 1, and often enjoy fun family moments.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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