1
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the head was drawn too large, being way out of proportion with the body
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2
as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them
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as in ratio
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the exact proportions of the room were critical
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as in to portion
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as in to balance
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Recent Examples of proportion
Maria Gioia, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
Onya’s sneaker look is cute, but the judges are right that her proportions are way off without hair.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
Financial institutions would then be free to proportion these charges to individual customers or to nominee account holders.
—James S. Henry, Foreign Affairs, 12 Apr. 2016
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Noun
Since a large proportion of Lima-area residents cannot afford cars and since those that do often wish to avoid nightmare vehicle commutes, demand for faster rail service using the Caltrain rolling stock is likely to be quite high.
—Maria Gioia, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
Onya’s sneaker look is cute, but the judges are right that her proportions are way off without hair.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
Photo: Corcoran This co-op apartment is nicely proportioned, with large rooms, three closets (including one big walk-in) and high beamed ceilings.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
Financial institutions would then be free to proportion these charges to individual customers or to nominee account holders.
—James S. Henry, Foreign Affairs, 12 Apr. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
Noun
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There should be mirror symmetry in the universe, and that includes the gravitational waves coming from black hole mergers.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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One study examined levels of asymmetry (a lack or absence of symmetry/sameness on both sides) in different body types.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Vogue Club,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Heavy snow of up to 9 inches was possible for portions of Central and Southern Delaware and Northeast Maryland.—
Joe Edwards,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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At 34 inches, this is a fairly large monitor with a 21:9 ratio and impeccable 1440p resolution.—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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The result of that ratio is an extremely low probability.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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Despite its colossal size, the look managed to exude an ethereal aura with its floaty, sheer layers and curved draping details on the sweetheart-neckline bodice.—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Experts told Sports Business Journal that the Giants’ valuation could beat the Eagles’ numbers based on the size of the New York City market.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The film is about a young politician who becomes governor and her struggles to balance her career with her family life.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Hayward Unified and Fremont Unified also face steep budget cuts to balance shortfalls of $50 million and $35 million, respectively.—
Molly Gibbs,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Finch noted there’s been no correlation between schedule and result.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 Feb. 2025
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Worse still, there was a negative correlation for maximal contractions against an immoveable force: higher vitamin D levels were associated with smaller max force.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
22 Jan. 2025
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Wall Street analysts’ consensus outlook was for earnings of $1.05 per share and revenue of $611.3 million.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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The bottom line is Bouchard is an exceptional NHL defenceman who has been on the good side of 50 percent goal share at five-on-five, delivered impressive scoring results and played brilliant hockey in last year’s playoffs.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Rising rates drive some customers to stop making payments.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The City Council is slated to approve the new citation rates in March, and they are scheduled to take effect April 1.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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