Meaning of the word proportionate in English

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proportionate

US /prəˈpɔːr.ʃə.nət/
UK /prəˈpɔːʃənət/
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Adjective

corresponding in size or amount to something else

Example:
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
The cost of the repairs was proportionate to the damage.