proportions 1 of 2

noun

plural of proportion
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as in portions
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 ratios
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 dimensions
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something the exact proportions of the room were critical

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proportions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of proportion
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as in parts

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as in balances

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Recent Examples of proportions
Noun
The movement has reached almost unprecedented proportions, with other sectors joining the students, demanding better learning conditions and fighting against the cost-of-living crisis, hike in fuel prices, and erosion of social welfare. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026 Upon close examination, however, the epic proportions are there in miniature. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 The beamed ceilings and hardwood floors are pretty grand, as are the amount of storage and proportions of the rooms. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Oct. 2026 Contemporary versions keep the recognizable details but play with proportions, materials and finishes. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The campaign places models on broad gray steps against a dark studio backdrop, keeping the focus on the clothes and their loose proportions. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Visually, the vehicle has modern, ultra-aggressive proportions. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 Over time, the tech will learn the user’s preferences and proportions, building upon what was accomplished in a previous session, too, the brand says. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Constructed from solid wood with a warm cocoa brown finish, this piece features classic proportions that work beautifully in both contemporary and traditional bedrooms. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
  1. portions
  2. ratios
  3. dimensions
  4. parts
  5. balances
  6. shares
  7. rates
  8. sizes
Noun
  • The possible outages would affect portions of counties, not entire counties, the utility stressed.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Scoop the cookie dough in small portions all over the top of the brownie batter, leaving space between them for the brownie batter to rise up during baking.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of portions
Noun
  • The latest unit retains the same first six forward ratios as the outgoing Carrera T’s manual transmission, but ditches its predecessor’s somewhat awkward and largely superfluous seventh gear.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Strata Card also allows point transfers, but just like with the Double Cash, the ratios are lower than Citi's premium credit cards.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ratios
Noun
  • Rather than cram more transistors onto a single layer of silicon, Huawei is stacking chips in three dimensions.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Full-scale, 10-foot Hulk standins helped actors and camera crews judge his dimensions on set, and even his pants required careful attention.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of dimensions
Verb
  • Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of parts
Verb
  • Sidney has crafted a brilliant pressure-cooker world that balances prison politics with raw survival prowess.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Originally developed for highly active military users, Alpha uses an open structure that balances insulation with airflow as activity levels change.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of balances
Noun
  • That news knocked about 5% off its shares on July 27 and sent the cost of insuring its debt sharply higher.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Ellison family and RedBird Capital Partners are the sole holders of Skydance’s Class A stock, giving them 100% control the voting shares.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of shares
Noun
  • Advertisement The day after the raid, the Wilder School District reported absent rates soared, with 20% of students absent, according to The Idaho Statesman.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Interestingly, there is no statistically detectable difference in offending rates before college, suggesting the future fraternity members weren’t always fundamentally different in their behavior.
    — Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of rates
Noun
  • The flexible hydrogel could allow the battery to conform to different pipeline shapes and sizes.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Inspired by the rounded shapes of water droplets, the 22-piece collection features clusters of natural diamonds in varying sizes, set across sculptural surfaces of 14-karat yellow gold.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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