RATIO Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

ratio

noun

ˈrā-shē-ˌō

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disproportion

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ratio By contrast, China’s total debt-to-GDP ratio, excluding the financial sector, doubled in that span and has now topped 300%, according to Mark Williams, chief Asia economist at Capital Economics. —

Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 May 2026 The ratio of Hollywood to Nollywood productions on those screens has shifted from 62-38% to 47-53% over that same period — highlighting the demand for local stories. —

Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 Best Fertilizers for Fruit Trees Fertilizers with an NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) ratio of 10-10-10 are widely used to fertilize fruit trees, as these nutrients are essential for healthy growth, developing a strong root system, and producing fruit. —

Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026 In 2026, that ratio is the strategy. —

Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ratio

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratio

rate

Noun

Countrywide, the vaccination rate wasn’t nearly as high as some other countries, but plenty of individual locations far exceeded the target Fauci set out.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The budgeting process for PEPFAR funding is complex – Congress gives a five-year window for much of the money to be spent, but analysts say that the current rate of spending on the program is way behind compared to previous years.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 7 May 2026