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pro·por·tion P0602100 (prə-pôr′shən)n.1. A part or amount considered in relation to a whole: What is the proportion of helium in the atmosphere?2. A relationship between things or parts of things with respect to comparative magnitude, quantity, or degree: the proper proportion between oil and vinegar in the dressing.3. A relationship between quantities such that if one varies then another varies in a manner dependent on the first: "We do not always find visible happiness in proportion to visible virtue" (Samuel Johnson).4. The agreeable or harmonious relation of parts within a whole: The statue seems out of proportion.5. often proportions Dimensions; size: First measure the proportions of the room.6. Mathematics A statement of equality between two ratios. Four quantities, a, b, c, d, are said to be in proportion if a/b = c/d .tr.v. pro·por·tioned, pro·por·tion·ing, pro·por·tions 1. To adjust so that proper relations between parts are attained: Have you proportioned the oil in the dressing properly?2. To form the parts of with balance or symmetry: The artist proportioned the figure nicely.
[Middle English proporcion, from Old French proportion, from Latin prōportiō, prōportiōn-, from prō portiōne, according to (each) part : prō, according to; see pro-1 + portiōne, ablative of portiō, part; see perə- in Indo-European roots.]
pro·por′tion·a·ble adj.pro·por′tion·a·bly adv.pro·por′tion·er n.pro·por′tion·ment n.proportioning (prəˈpɔːʃənɪŋ) nthe adjustment or arrangement of proportions
IdiomsSeeproportionproportioning
proportioningThe selection of proportions of ingredients for mortar or concrete to make the most economical use of available materials to produce mortar or concrete of the required properties. |