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."

Synonyms of ratio

Words with a similar meaning to ratio:

• proportion
• relationship
• rate
• balance

Antonyms of ratio

Words with the opposite meaning to ratio:

• disproportion
• imbalance

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