proportions 1 of 2

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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Recent Examples of proportions
Noun
Although other surveys also observe strong youth turnout, the proportions are far less dramatic. Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 Government statisticians first decide what a typical household buys and in what proportions. Brandy Hadley, Fortune, 31 July 2026 First introduced in 1971, the Swiss designer’s iconic Rey chair is reimagined here at kid-friendly proportions, complete with the same timeless silhouette. Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026 With his theatrical flair and inspirations of epic proportions, Galliano immediately became famous for his ultrafeminine gowns, innovative tailoring and a cheeky, streetwise sensibility. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 If designers could integrate even 30% of the Iconic SP’s proportions, then the new MX-5 would be vie with some of the best looking coupe out there. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 By its calculations, a baby would need roughly 170 newborn diapers and 657 Size 1 diapers during the first three months – more than twice the 400 diapers supplied, and in very different proportions from the contract's even 200/200 split. July 29, CBS News, 29 July 2026 It was conducted May 7–19, 2026, and the data were weighted to reflect population proportions. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 27 July 2026 When styling cutting boards on open shelving, consider the colors and proportions of the other items being displayed. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
Noun
  • The district includes predominantly Black communities in central and western Broward County, encompassing portions of Fort Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Tamarac, North Lauderdale, Plantation, Sunrise and Pompano Beach.
    Bri Buckley, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The National Weather Service office in Sacramento has issued a heat advisory for the entire Central Valley, and mountainous portions of Northern California, through Sunday evening amid a forecast for the hottest temperatures so far this summer.
    Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its regulations, which stretch more than 100 pages, outline requirements on everything from child-to-teacher ratios and child health screenings to family engagement.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Adrienne Andrews, an obstetrics nurse, said UPMC hasn't been following national standards set for nurse-to-patient ratios.
    Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Inside, the shades express two distinct but equally real dimensions of femininity.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Another hint at the shrinking vertical dimensions of this laptop design is the flat-key keyboard.
    Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 7 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
  • Finally, Cinema Mode spatializes and balances background sound and other audio effects to deliver a theater-like experience when watching video content or listening to podcasts.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Just as olive brine balances a great dirty martini, so too does pickle juice.
    Elliott Harrell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The duo shares plenty of chemistry, which Trice said adds to his comfort level.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • SpaceX — Elon Musk's rocket company gained 12% a day after key insider lock-up provisions expired and investors snapped up newly available shares.
    Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Data published by the CDC shows that more than half of the Covid deaths between 2020 and 2023 were among adults 75 and older, and hospitalization rates among seniors were consistently higher than in other age groups.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Roughly 400 private, not-for-profit four-year institutions have admissions rates of at least 80%, according to the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Opponents said that earlier ordinance, which allowed home sizes to more than double to 3,000 square feet, threatened to turn the island into Georgia’s next coastal development hot spot.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The catch is, one size not only does not fit all, but sizes don’t always translate.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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