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Definition proportion in British English

proportion noun

noun
/prəˈpɔː(r)ʃ(ə)n/

▪ considerable, greater, high, higher, large, significant, small, substantial

1

a quantity of something that is a part or share of the whole

Example

Only a small proportion of graduates fail to find employment.

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1.1

the relationship between two or more quantities or parts of a whole

Example

The proportion of trucks to cars on the roads has changed dramatically.

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2

the correct, most useful, or most attractive relationship between things

Example

Genovese's work shows a wonderful sense of proportion and design.

Example

Everything about the room is beautifully in proportion.

Example

His head is large in proportion to his small frame.

Example

The figures in the painting are completely out of proportion with their surroundings.

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3

the size or shape of something

Example

a chair of graceful proportions

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The tree can grow to massive proportions.

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4

the degree of importance of something

Example

The story began to take on mythic proportions.

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Definition proportion in British English