Proportions

Word PROPORTIONS
Character 11
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /pɹəˈpɔːʃənz/

Definitions and meanings of "Proportions"

What do we mean by proportions?

A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.

Harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole.

Proper or equal share.

The relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to magnitude, quantity, or degree.

A statement of equality between two ratios.

The "rule of three", in which three terms are given to find a fourth.

(chiefly in the plural) Size.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Proportions

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The word "proportions" in example sentences

Waiting until problems reach crisis proportions is not the best way to stay healthy. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In just over a week a red tsunami of epic proportions is likely to roll across America with the result likely to be a Republican House of Representatives and something close to an evenly divided Senate. ❋ Mark Joseph (2010)

Now the market has all but crashed, the next greater permanent depression of epic proportions is coming. ❋ Unknown (2009)

To maintain proportions, Mini also increased the size of the rear portion by giving the vehicle more rounded contours. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The first movement signalled its epic proportions from the outset, with its eight horns and long-breathed trombone solo reinforcing the sense of momentousness. ❋ Rian Evans (2010)

Some of the distinction, companies say, involves proprietary differences in proportions of ingredients. ❋ Laura Johannes (2010)

TWILIGHT: An EPIC world premiere of seriously terrifying proportions from the upcoming, highly anticipated feature film based on the books by Stephenie Meyer. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Throughout the 1980s, Poland was a basket case, with $40 billion in foreign debt, an inflation rate of Latin American proportions, and rationing combined with shortages of everything from basic foodstuffs to medicine. ❋ Andrew Nagorski (2010)

C&G find that a combo of sticky price and sticky information firms in roughly equal proportions is best for matching the population moments they use to estimate their model. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The commenter was responding not so much to the post, as to another comment that asserted (somewhat hysterically in my opinion) that a cataclysm of even greater proportions is awaiting the Jewish community in America. ❋ Unknown (2008)

She is a victim of sexism, discrimination and media onslaught in proportions this country has never seen before. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The artfulness of the proportions is enhanced by making every ninth pier (marked with a pilaster) slightly wider than the rest, setting up a rhythm that reduces the monotony. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It could very well be that while there has been a shift in proportions vis a vis small vs. large screens, the overall market for larger screens may not be any smaller, but that there has been an increase in secondary flat-panel sets sold, as discussed in post #5. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Di Giorgio's discussion of proportions is rooted in the survey of ancient [Roman] ruins and held practical significances for Federico's activities. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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