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ratio

[rey-shoh, -shee-oh] / ˈreɪ ʃoʊ, -ʃiˌoʊ /


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The CITs carries an average expense ratio of 0.42%, about 50% higher than the industry average for target-date funds.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

In determining a credit score, utilization is the second most influential factor after payment history, so requesting a credit-limit increase to lower that utilization ratio is one strategic way consumers can boost their credit score.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

However, it now expects Li Auto to post a loss in 2026, citing weaker volume expectations, lower revenue assumptions, margin pressure and a higher operating-expense ratio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The engine suppliers have agreed to change the ratio to 60-40 in favour of the internal combustion engine by 2028 and will do so in two steps.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

All other intervals are given by irrational numbers based on the twelfth root of two, not nice numbers that can be written as a ratio of two small whole numbers.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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