Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-proportion-to
Prepositional phrase
/ɪn pəˈrɔːʃən tuː/
Definition
In proportion to refers to the relationship between two quantities, where one quantity is a specific ratio or equivalent to the other.
Examples
- The budget is allocated in proportion to the population growth.
- The pay increases were given in proportion to employees’ contributions.
- Her workload increased in proportion to her responsibilities.
Meaning
This phrase is used to indicate that something is done or exists in relation to something else, often in terms of size, amount, or degree.
Synonyms
- relative to
- in relation to
- corresponding to
