Definition of rationext
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 The Hospital Staffing Committee in each hospital, which includes nurses, is required to set the nurse-to-patient ratios. Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 All the guy did last season was shoot 3s at a higher percentage than Steph Curry and maintain a higher A/TO ratio than Jamal Murray, Derrick White and Jalen Brunson, to say nothing of his Off-Night defense. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 In a squad-cost ratio (SCR) world, maximising income is vital. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The final drive ratio is shorter for 2027 to improve throttle response, and Chevy also claims improved aero performance, while opting for the new Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 as a stock tire. Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ratio
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  • But Wall Street analysts now see a rate hike by December as a near certainty, according to futures prices.
    DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers believe this national longevity is likely linked to low rates of obesity, healthy diets, widespread health screenings and affordable health care, which lead to lower mortality rates from heart disease and cancer.
    Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Ratio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratio. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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