proportion
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/prəˈpɔːrʃn/
🇬🇧
/prəˈpɔːʃn/
noun
B2
A part of a whole.
The cake mix has equal proportions of flour, sugar, and butter.
B2
How one thing compares to another in size or amount.
The proportion of water to juice in the drink is two to one.
C1
The right balance between parts of something.
The building's perfect proportion makes it look very elegant.
C1
The size and shape of something.
We need to reduce the project to a smaller proportion to finish on time.
R
When two pairs of numbers have the same ratio.
In math, we say 2 is to 4 as 3 is to 6, showing the same proportion.
translation
A part of a whole.; How one thing compares to another in size or amount.; The right balance between parts of something.; The size and shape of something.; When two pairs of numbers have the same ratio.
Word Forms
Plural
proportions