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proportion

[pruh-pawr-shuhn, -pohr-] / prəˈpɔr ʃən, -ˈpoʊr- /
NOUN
relative amount, size of part to whole
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bulk capacity dimension distribution fraction magnitude percentage portion rate ratio scale scope share volume
STRONG
amplitude apportionment breadth cut degree division equation expanse extent measure measurement part quota relationship segment
WEAK
admeasurement
Antonyms
STRONGEST
entirety whole
WEAK
disproportion imbalance unevenness
NOUN
balance between parts of whole
Synonyms
STRONG
agreement congruity correspondence harmony symmetry
Antonyms
STRONG
difference disagreement disproportion imbalance
WEAK
unevenness

Example Sentences

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In the U.S., a combination of persistent drought and high costs in 2022 forced producers to kill 13.3% of the national beef cow herd, the highest proportion ever.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

The proportion of interest from PIK loans last year reached the highest level since at least 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Furthering the downside, Sora demanded a huge proportion of OpenAI’s computing resources as Altman was facing more pressure to directly compete with rivals such as Anthropic.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

But, the number of children missing half or more of their education has increased to over 175,000 students, a large proportion being children with SEND.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

By the time of the epidemic, a rising proportion of the shipping traffic along the New England coast was of indigenous origin.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann