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 Half a degree To figure out how cool and dry the region was, the team measured the ratios among some elements, specifically the silicon-to-aluminum and manganese-to-iron ratios. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026 While a lender follows specific guidelines and may allow someone to borrow a particular amount based on their income and debt ratios, that amount may be more than what comfortably fits into their budget, based on lifestyle. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 Their underwriting models emphasize standardized documentation, debt-to-income ratios, and predictable borrower income. — Malana Vantyker, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 The industry and its analysts would prefer medical benefit ratios to be below 90% and into the mid 80s, so Oscar has achieved that measure for the time being. — Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 That means eliminating most of Head Start's regulations, such as standards for low staff-to-student ratios or requirements to provide services to preschoolers' families. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 The transitional kindergarten growth has siphoned more lucrative 4-year-olds from their sites — as babies and toddlers require higher staff ratios and more intense care — putting even more centers at risk of closing, research showed. — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Adrienne Andrews, an obstetrics nurse, said UPMC hasn't been following national standards set for nurse-to-patient ratios. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 31 July 2026 These offerings while providing no real diversification benefits to retail investors will provide retirement account managers and brokerage houses high fees in the annual expense ratios associated with the products. — Derek Horstmeyer, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratios

rates

Noun

The outlier remains the United States, where gun violence and rates of mass shootings are among the highest in the world, with little progress made on tighter laws in the face of strong lobbying and constitutional protections.

— Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Prices were roughly double 2025 rates, according to data group Lighthouse Intelligence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026