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- Dictionaryproportion/prəˈpɔːʃn/
noun
- 1. a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole: "the proportion of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is rising" Similar
verb
- 1. adjust or regulate (something) so that it has a particular or suitable relationship to something else: formal "a life after death in which happiness can be proportioned to virtue"
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Proportion- Definition. Proportion is a mathematical comparison between two numbers. According to proportion, if two sets of given numbers are increasing or decreasing in the same ratio, then the ratios are said to be directly proportional to each other. Proportions are denoted using the symbol "::" or "=". Proportion- Example
the correct or most attractive relationship between the size of different parts of the same thing or between one thing and another: Your legs are very much in proportion to (= the right size for) the rest of your body. His feet seem very small in proportion to his body.
1. : harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole : balance, symmetry. 2. a. : proper or equal share. each did her proportion of the work. b. : quota, percentage. 3. : the relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to magnitude, quantity, or degree : ratio. 4. : size entry 1, dimension. 5.
noun. comparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size, quantity, number, etc.; ratio. Synonyms: comparison. proper relation between things or parts: to have tastes way out of proportion to one's financial means. relative size or extent. proportions, dimensions or size: a rock of gigantic proportions.
the correct or most attractive relationship between the size of different parts of the same thing or between one thing and another: Your legs are very much in proportion to (= the right size for) the rest of your body. His feet seem very small in proportion to his body.
9 meanings: 1. the relationship between different things or parts with respect to comparative size, number, or degree; relative.... Click for more definitions.
PROPORTION definition: 1. a part of a total number or amount: 2. If something is out of proportion, it is much bigger or…. Learn more.