proportions 1 of 2

noun

plural of proportion
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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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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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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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of proportion
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as in parts

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as in balances

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Recent Examples of proportions
Noun
Prototype vehicles are currently completing final validation testing ahead of launch, still wearing camouflage but revealing a sleek, low-slung silhouette and coupé-like proportions that set the GT apart from the rest of the Range Rover family. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 When shopping for petite skirts, dresses, or bottoms, look for ones designed with adjusted proportions—not just shorter hems or inseams—so everything hits where it’s supposed to. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 July 2026 The blade appears suspended within the handle when closed, giving the design an airy mechanical look despite its fuller proportions. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026 Since then, archaeologists have largely agreed that the Warrior of Capestrano is a pre-Roman artifact from the Piceni civilization, and the oldest Italic statue of such monumental proportions. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026 Staff at the publication viewed video that showed water streaming into a gallery containing WangShui’s oppose the serpent, 2024, an ink-on-aluminum work of heroic proportions. — News Desk, Artforum, 20 July 2026 Designers say newer styles lean more sculptural and layered, with softer silhouettes, oversized proportions, and tinted and thicker glass. — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026 Exaggerated proportions and a wide back create a playful and durable silhouette for a chair that’s suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026 The Odyssey is a story of (literal) epic proportions, and everybody seems to agree that Christopher Nolan brings the awe. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
  1. portions
  2. ratios
  3. dimensions
  4. parts
  5. balances
  6. shares
  7. rates
  8. sizes
Noun
  • The systems target demanding high-performance computing (HPC) workloads alongside emerging agentic AI applications that can automate portions of scientific research and engineering analysis.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
  • These metropolitan economies are often more connected to global markets and peer cities than to large portions of their own states.
    — John Eger, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Definition of portions
Noun
  • The variable timing, temperatures, grind consistency and ratios for excellent pour-overs are tricky to master — which is arguably part of the obsession for me.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • While not a crisis, bond demand is softening, evidenced by declining coverage ratios for hyperscaler bonds, suggesting investors may soon demand higher yields.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ratios
Noun
  • By moving optical structures into three dimensions, researchers can create denser chip designs, reduce signal interference, and enable functions that are difficult to achieve with two-dimensional architectures.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • Mudlarks often linger on the therapeutic and quasi-mystical dimensions of their visits to the river.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of dimensions
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
Definition of parts
Verb
  • On her second release, the Atlanta rapper balances her headstrong flexes and creaky, idiosyncratic voice with clean plugg production and newfound poise.
    — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
  • Each balances luxury and warmth, which are also consistent throughout the stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Definition of balances
Noun
  • Zendaya as Athena The goddess of wisdom and war, Athena watches over Odysseus throughout his journey and shares brief but impactful scenes with him.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Days after analysts at more than a dozen banks rolled out price targets that were almost uniformly bullish, the shares tumbled below their $135 IPO price for the first time, then kept falling toward $125.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of shares
Noun
  • With the aim of producing an addition 200,000 degrees beyond the 1 million already projected for 2030, the university set goals to improve its graduation rates.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • His 2025 reality included middling separation scores and rates against both man and zone coverage.
    — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of rates
Noun
  • And if nothing else, the familiar voices all helped this Englishman get used to the portion sizes.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Mixing sizes and leaving negative space adds depth and balance.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
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