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US /prəˈpɔrʃən, -ˈpor-/
・UK /prəˈpɔ:ʃn/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A part of a whole thing
Each month I donate a proportion of my earnings to the church
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)State of balance between two or more things
The proportion of boys to girls in our class is two to one
v.t.Transitive VerbTo balance the size of something with another
Mickey Mouse’s head is out of proportion to his body, his head is too large
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Size of one thing compared to the size of another
The oversize garage is out of proportion with the house
adv.AdverbCorresponding in size or amount.
The punishment should be in proportion to the crime.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A statement that two ratios are equal.
We can calculate the missing value using proportions.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo adjust or adapt so that they have the correct relationship with each other.
The architect carefully proportioned the windows to the facade.
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#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
- and expands in proportion
to your willingness
and expands in proportion to your willingness
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- activates in proportion to how excited you'll be
activates in proportion to how excited you'll be
France protects abortion: BBC News Review
- supported by a large proportion of French people, though
supported by a large proportion of French people, though
What The Heck Is Gluten?
- small proportion of the population that aren't celiac but still have gluten sensitivity - that
small proportion of the population that aren't celiac but still have gluten sensitivity - that
Why is Switzerland home to so many billionaires?
- Only Luxembourg and Hong Kong have a higher proportion of individuals with a net worth of at least ten figures.
Only Luxembourg and Hong Kong have a higher proportion of individuals with a net worth of at least ten figures.
Why Americans Have No Economic Future
- Specifically, housing starts as a proportion of the US population have dropped by 30% compared to before 2000.
Specifically, housing starts as a proportion of the US population have dropped by 30% compared to before 2000.
- The proportion of homes owned by Americans over 55 has increased by 23%.
The proportion of homes owned by Americans over 55 has increased by 23%.
The Matrix Resurrections – Official Trailer 1
- ♪ When logic and proportion have fallen sloppy dead ♪
♪ When logic and proportion have fallen sloppy dead ♪
5 Signs It's Social Phobia (Not Introversion)
- The persistent fear of one or more social situations where embarrassment may occur and the fear or anxiety is out of proportion to the actual threat posed by the social situation as determined by the person's cultural norms.
The persistent fear of one or more social situations where embarrassment may occur and the fear or anxiety is out of proportion to the actual threat posed by the social situation as determined by the person's cultural norms.
Tell Me About Yourself | Best Answer (from former CEO)
- See, it's a well known fact that people absorb and retain only a small proportion of what they hear.
See, it's a well known fact that people absorb and retain only a small proportion of what they hear.
NEVER TOO SMALL: Japanese Inspired Sydney Terrace House, 47sqm/506sqft
- Laura commissioned a custom sofa for the space, so it's really well designed in proportion to the room.
Laura commissioned a custom sofa for the space, so it's really well designed in proportion to the room.