proportioning

verb

present participle of proportion
1
as in dividing

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2
as in equalizing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportioning
  1. dividing
  2. equalizing
  3. apportioning
  4. balancing
  5. splitting
  6. standardizing
  7. dispensing
  8. aligning
Verb
  • Under this concept, armed forces aim to coordinate multiple VICTOR drones into autonomous swarms capable of dividing surveillance, reconnaissance, and transport missions in real time.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • James, always an exacting rhythmic engineer, was now dividing the beat into fragments tiny enough to push at the very edge of rhythm itself.
    — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of dividing
Verb
  • The Current wasn’t long in equalizing, as Haley Hopkins tapped in a super cross from Izzy Rodriguez in the 26th minute.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The real challenge isn’t global payroll but equalizing the human experience.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of equalizing
Verb
  • The fungibility of the hands is a reprieve from the book’s scenes of violence and its fallout, from the endless assigning of blame and the apportioning out of mercy or destruction.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But the Supreme Court put off ruling on a challenge to Trump's 2020 effort to to exclude undocumented immigrants from the numbers used for apportioning congressional seats.
    — Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Definition of apportioning
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  • Inside, Devarana offers a 60-minute traditional Thai oil massage followed by 30 minutes of singing bowl sound healing, combining halotherapy and chakra balancing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Moon’s opposition to Saturn highlights the strain of balancing public expectations with private obligations.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of balancing
Verb
  • The soift wall secures inside the tent, splitting the floor in half to create a pair of two-sleeper rooms.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Brandon Bell | Getty Images Even so, Joyner told the Wall Street Journal that the company wasn’t splitting up because of regulatory issues.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of splitting
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  • With technology standardizing the delivery experience across the larger pool, Jalan said that national carriers account for less than 50 percent of fulfillment for retailers and manufacturers partnering with FarEye.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • However, standardizing an algorithm is very different from migrating an enterprise.
    — Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of standardizing
Verb
  • Malta has more than 200 licensed community pharmacies, dispensing medical care alongside prescriptions, sunscreen, nail polish remover, a surprisingly robust collection of perfumes, and subpar dental floss.
    — Mariska Breland, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Some analysts say that has helped the company better align reimbursement with the cost of dispensing prescriptions and contributed to steadier profits.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of dispensing
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  • With Figures’ victory, the state added a second Black member of Congress for the first time in its history, aligning its representation with its demographics.
    — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Automakers have also been more tightly aligning production with demand to avoid discounting vehicles.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of aligning
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“Proportioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportioning. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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