Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
proportion
noun
/prəˈpɔːrʃən/
Definition
A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.
Examples
- She wants to lose weight, so she is changing her proportion of protein in her diet.
- The proportion of students passing the exam increased this year.
- In art, the painter focused on the proportion of the figures to create a balanced composition.
Meaning
The relationship between quantities or amounts, typically expressed as a ratio or fraction.
Synonyms
- ratio
- portion
- fraction
- share
- degree
