proportions 1 of 2

plural of proportion
1
as in portions
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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2
as in ratios
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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3
as in dimensions
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something the exact proportions of the room were critical

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proportions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of proportion

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Recent Examples of proportions
Noun
For San Francisco, a comeback of epic proportions — the club was down 11-5 entering the fourth inning — was for naught. Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 With its sturdy marble base and exaggerated proportions, though, the silhouette still feels familiar. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 Hayslett also recommends bringing lighting closer to eye level to even out the architectural proportions. Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026 Directly transferring the original walking policy failed because the second robot had different body proportions, joint configurations, and motor characteristics. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Rather than simply accessorizing an outfit, these pieces play with unexpected proportions, shapes, textures and materials to become part of the look itself. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 While most of the proportions draw from retro scramblers, the overall package looks sharp and modern. New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 The oversize dive and pilot’s watches of the 1990s and early 2000s were an anomaly, and recent years have seen a return to more sensible proportions. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026 Some are rethinking proportions altogether with lower waists and sculptural shapes. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
Noun
  • In contrast, Roman acts like a wide-angle panoramic camera, which is designed to capture large portions of the universe without losing much detail.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to the city’s traffic study, which was presented during an April meeting attended by dozens of residents, the number of cars driving on portions of Hemphill is expected to increase from roughly 13,000 to over 23,000 by 2045.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Police Department is the most expensive city department by far, and Chicago already has one of the highest officer-to-resident ratios in the country.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Wolfe Research uses an Earnings Quality (EQ) score, a proprietary measure that factors in seven financial ratios, along with sentiment and valuation metrics.
    Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But the tricky bit is doing so without eviscerating Congress’ regulatory powers across a lot of different dimensions, including criminal law, that the justices may also think important.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Super stylish thing there although a bit difficult at this (telephoto-lens) distance to get a feel for the dimensions of the piece.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Asked how the show balances the AIDS crisis and the defeat of the strike against its comedy, Beresford says the two are inseparable.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, the cabin layout balances high-tech minimalism with premium comfort.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Madison Square Garden Entertainment shares are up 45% this year.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • While new medicines are likely more than a year away from hitting US shelves, analysts expect Cosmo shares to nearly double over the next 12 months.
    Avalon Pernell, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The president's stance would then put him at odds with Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, who is expected by markets to hike rates at the Fed's meeting in September.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • People decide quickly whether content is relevant, so leading with value and making the path forward obvious consistently improves engagement and conversion rates.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The significant rise in purse sizes in recent years is also a factor.
    Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Azalea Group Palmares' flagship apartments provide a variety of layouts to suit various group sizes for those looking for more room and seclusion.
    Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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