proportion (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /prəˈpɔːrʃn/
Definition
The relationship between two or more things regarding their size, number, or degree; a part or share of a larger whole.
Examples
The proportion of students who passed the exam was very high.
She found it difficult to maintain a healthy proportion of work and leisure time.
The recipe calls for a specific proportion of flour to water.
How to Use proportion
- proportion of (prepositional phrase)
- A fraction or share of a total amount or group. — "A large proportion of the budget was allocated to marketing."
- in proportion (prepositional phrase)
- Having the correct or appropriate relationship in size, number, or degree. — "The elements of the design were in proportion."
- out of proportion (prepositional phrase)
- Having an incorrect or inappropriate relationship in size, number, or degree. — "The cost of the repairs was out of proportion to the value of the car."
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