Synonyms of ratio

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

• rate
• proportion
• average
• frequency
• percentage
• correspondence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproportion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ratio

The study found that people who ate peanuts had lower cholesterol and a better ratio of good to bad cholesterol than those who did not. — Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

The analysts noted estimated ratios of 50x and 163x, respectively, for the two startups. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Play with the ratios of each element to change a space’s mood. — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026

Since at least 2000, no FBS team has had anything close to such a ratio over the first two games of a season. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026