RATIO Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

ratio

noun

ˈrā-shē-ˌō

Definition of ratio

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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disproportion

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Recent Examples of ratio Herbert’s touchdown-to-interception ratio through four weeks. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 That’s about three times the household-to-lineman ratio of the early 2000s. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 The numbers below are odds ratios, which compare how likely neck pain was in one group versus another. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 Use a fertilizer with a moderate nutrient ratio and avoid overfeeding. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ratio

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rate

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The cancer’s five-year survival rate is less than 7%, according to WEHI.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
However, the time required to assemble an individual robot differs from the rate at which a production line can manufacture multiple units.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

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