CEFR C1

ratio

noun

Meaning

The quantitative relationship between two numbers, amounts, or quantities, showing how many times one is contained in the other.

Examples

The ratio of students to teachers is 20:1.
We need to consider the ratio of income to expenditure.

Synonyms: proportion, relationship, rate, balance

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ratio (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪ.ʃi.oʊ/

Definition

The quantitative relationship between two numbers, amounts, or quantities, showing how many times one is contained in the other.

Examples

The ratio of students to teachers is 20:1.
We need to consider the ratio of income to expenditure.
The study found a higher ratio of males to females in senior positions.

How to Use ratio

ratio of X to Y (prepositional phrase): Compares the quantity of X to the quantity of Y. — "The ratio of successes to failures was approximately 10:1."
ratio of X (prepositional phrase): Refers to a specific ratio involving X, often implied. — "We need to analyze the ratio of oxygen in the atmosphere."

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