proportion

US /prəˈpɔːr.ʃən/
UK /prəˈpɔːr.ʃən/
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1.

a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

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The proportion of women in the workforce has increased.
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A large proportion of the budget was spent on marketing.
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ratiopercentagefractionsharepart
2.

the relationship of one thing to another in terms of quantity, size, or number; ratio

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The architect ensured the building's dimensions were in good proportion.
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The artist struggled to get the human figure's proportions correct.
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ratioscalebalancesymmetryharmony
1.

adjust or regulate (something) so that it has a particular relationship or ratio to something else

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You need to proportion the ingredients carefully for the best result.
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The punishment should proportion to the crime.
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balanceadjustregulatedistributeharmonize
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keep something in proportion