Meaning of the word proportionately in English

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proportionately

US /prəˈpɔːr.ʃən.ət.li/
UK /prəˈpɔː.ʃən.ət.li/

Adverb

in a way that is corresponding in size or amount to something else

Example:
The reward will be increased proportionately to the effort.
Larger companies often have proportionately higher overheads.