proportions 1 of 2

noun

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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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
On the 2023 album Does Spring Hide Its Joy, Stephen O’Malley, Lucy Railton, and Kali Malone elongated single chords to colossal proportions. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026 According to information available, Max incorporates several modifications to Fourier’s existing designs, including changes to its body proportions, head, display, and camera arrangement. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026 This arrangement combines a larger front wheel for negotiating uneven surfaces with smaller overall proportions suited to tighter riding environments. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026 The county’s overall turnout was just shy of 39%, pulled down by decline-to-state voters who typically turn out in lower proportions. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026 Christ’s feet are closest to the viewer, and his head and torso are enlarged beyond normal proportions. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 Its proportions strike a nice balance, giving you plenty of screen real estate without making the phone feel unwieldy. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 For the second generation of the brand’s smaller sports car, Aston Martin knew better than to mess with the basic idea; the proportions and mission stayed the same. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026 The area’s height and storage solutions were carefully planned, along with the proportions of the furniture. — Valentina Lonati, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
  1. portions
  2. ratios
  3. dimensions
  4. parts
  5. balances
  6. shares
  7. rates
  8. sizes
Noun
  • Hell Week is widely considered one of the most physically and mentally demanding portions of the initial training, which lasts roughly six months.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Democratic candidates also outperformed their Republican opponents in Cabarrus County portions of House District 83 and Senate District 35, although Republicans won both districts overall with votes from neighboring counties.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of portions
Noun
  • France’s debt risks France in particular has one of the highest deficit-to-GDP ratios in the 21-nation euro area and a growing national debt pile.
    — Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Mated to a six-speed manual with custom gear ratios, the mill makes 860 hp, 600 ft lbs of torque, and redlines at 7,500 rpm.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of ratios
Noun
  • The building already has materials, dimensions, defects, histories, neighbors, owners, previous uses, and established patterns of maintenance or neglect.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • However, the significance of the Type 004 extends beyond its physical dimensions.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 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
  • What the jobs report shows will provide insights into how many more Federal Reserve interest rate hikes to expect, as Chairman Kevin Warsh balances the central bank's dual mandate of maximizing employment and fostering price stability.
    — Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Dub’s classic elements are present in the bass and drum groove, the offbeat accents and the play of echo, but McDoom balances them carefully against her sonorous voice.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of balances
Noun
  • Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Major defense companies' shares over the past five years.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Sony's shares closed 7% higher in Tokyo trading, shortly before its financial results were announced.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of shares
Noun
  • Big changes to the exchange include expiring financial assistance, rising rates, potential delays in working with a broker, new restrictions on immigrants, and stricter enrollment checks.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The jobs report arrives with inflation running well above the Fed's 2% target, potentially forcing central bankers to raise rates in the coming months after making no change at last week's policy meeting.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of rates
Noun
  • The Premium 6-Inch Waterproof Boot is priced at $250 in men’s (style code TB0A5RNWEKW), $200 in women’s (style code TB0A43F8EKW), $130 in junior sizes (style code TB0A6BETEKW) and $120 in youth sizing (style code TB0A2CTGEKW).
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This nine-piece set from Veken is a steal at $20 and comes with four cubes of various sizes.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sizes

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