RATIOS Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

ratios

noun

plural of ratio

as in rates

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

disproportions

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ratios The spread between the two P/E ratios is rarely this wide except at market extremes like back in 2000, FactSet data shows. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 10 July 2026 Rosters are dwindling, ratios are inflating and league standings are galvanizing, but there’s zero rest for the weary. — John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 July 2026 Compared with them, OLEDs offer essentially infinite contrast ratios. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 Companies such as Old Dominion command elite market caps by maintaining industry-leading operating ratios, premium pricing power and superior service standards, according to analysts. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 Organizations must address this by providing structured development, coaching, auditing direct report ratios, reducing administrative tasks, and protecting manager time. — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 And unlike conventional transmissions with a finite number of gears, an eCVT can move through a practically infinite number of gear ratios over a specified range based on your preferred cadence. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026 High Quality Protein A healthy protein powder includes a complete protein, which provides all nine essential amino acids in the appropriate ratios necessary to support body functions. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026 The hospital has hired 31 nurses to comply with the ratios, Tamplen said. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratios

rates

Noun

The results were consistent across most states lower rates of sleep insufficiency were associated with longer life expectancy.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System board of administration approved a weighted average increase of 5% to healthcare rates during a Tuesday board meeting.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026