as in rate
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the ratio of students to teachers in the school is nine to one
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Recent Examples of ratio
So the debt-to-GDP ratio was a record 106%.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Roughridge leans heavily into titanium construction for its high strength-to-weight ratio.
—C.c. Weiss
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Since records began in the 1920s, 344 people have died on Everest, according to The Himalayan Database, but the ratio of fatalities to climbers who venture above base camp is less than 1%.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
For that reason, most HEAs don’t have income requirements, whereas lenders for home equity loans and lines of credit typically require a debt-to-income ratio of 43% or less.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 29 May 2026
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Roughridge leans heavily into titanium construction for its high strength-to-weight ratio.
—C.c. Weiss
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Since records began in the 1920s, 344 people have died on Everest, according to The Himalayan Database, but the ratio of fatalities to climbers who venture above base camp is less than 1%.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
For that reason, most HEAs don’t have income requirements, whereas lenders for home equity loans and lines of credit typically require a debt-to-income ratio of 43% or less.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratio
rate
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The Reserve Bank of India was widely expected to keep rates steady, as per economists polled by both Reuters and CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Before the start of each renewal, you will be emailed a reminder notice summarizing the details of your subscription and the rate that you will be charged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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“Ratio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratio. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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