Pronunciation: /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
noun a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
A1 The proportion of boys to girls in the class is 1:1.
A2 The recipe calls for a proportion of 2 cups of flour to 1 cup of sugar.
B1 The company aims to increase the proportion of female employees in leadership roles.
B2 The architect carefully considered the proportion of windows to wall space in the design.
C1 The artist is known for his skillful use of proportion in his sculptures.
C2 The economist analyzed the proportion of household income spent on housing expenses.
verb not applicable
A1 I proportioned the ingredients for the recipe according to the instructions.
A2 She proportioned the paint to water in a 2:1 ratio for the project.
B1 The architect proportioned the rooms in the house to maximize natural light.
B2 The artist proportioned the elements of the painting perfectly to create a sense of balance.
C1 The chef proportioned the spices in the dish with precision to achieve the perfect flavor profile.
C2 The economist proportioned the resources of the country to ensure sustainable growth and development.
adjective not applicable
A1 The proportion of students who passed the exam was high.
A2 The recipe called for a proportionate amount of flour and sugar.
B1 It is important to maintain a healthy proportion of work and leisure time.
B2 The artist carefully considered the proportion of light and shadow in the painting.
C1 The architect ensured that the building's proportions were aesthetically pleasing.
C2 The chef's ability to balance flavors in perfect proportion is what sets them apart from others.
adverb not applicable
A1 The cake was cut into small proportion pieces.
A2 She mixed the ingredients in the right proportion to make a delicious soup.
B1 The artist carefully painted the portrait in proportion to the original photo.
B2 The architect designed the building with perfect proportion and symmetry.
C1 The chef adjusted the seasonings in proportion to the amount of food being cooked.
C2 The economist analyzed the data to determine the proportion of income spent on housing in different regions.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The proportion of students who passed the exam is high.
A2 She adjusted the recipe to increase the proportion of sugar.
B1 The proportion of men to women in the workforce is slowly becoming more balanced.
B2 The proportion of income spent on rent is a significant factor in determining financial stability.
C1 The government is working to address the disproportionate proportion of wealth held by the top 1%.
C2 In statistical analysis, it is important to consider the proportion of variance explained by each factor.
preposition not applicable
A1 The proportion of water in a watermelon is very high.
A2 The proportion of students who passed the exam is quite low.
B1 We need to maintain a proper proportion of ingredients when baking a cake.
B2 The proportion of men to women in the company is not balanced.
C1 The architect carefully considered the proportion of light and space in the design.
C2 The artist's paintings are known for their perfect proportion and balance.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I ate a proportion of the cake.
A2 She spends a proportion of her income on rent.
B1 The proportion of students who passed the exam was higher this year.
B2 The company aims to increase its market share in proportion to its competitors.
C1 The proportion of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is steadily increasing.
C2 In order to maintain balance, it is important to consider the proportion of different nutrients in your diet.
interjection not applicable
A1 Proportion! That cake is huge!
A2 Proportion! I can't believe how small this apartment is.
B1 Proportion! The amount of work we have to do is overwhelming.
B2 Proportion! The size of the crowd at the concert was massive.
C1 Proportion! The impact of climate change on the environment is alarming.
C2 Proportion! The inequality in society is becoming more evident.
article not applicable
A1 The proportion of boys to girls in the class is 1:1.
A2 She mixed the ingredients in the right proportion to make a delicious cake.
B1 The proportion of people who voted in the election was higher than expected.
B2 It is important to maintain a balanced proportion of protein, carbohydrates, and fats in your diet.
C1 The artist carefully considered the proportion of light and shadow in his painting.
C2 The architect designed the building with perfect proportions, creating a sense of harmony and balance.
formal The proportion of students who passed the exam was higher than expected.
informal The proportion of people who like pineapple on pizza is surprisingly high.
slang The proportion of guys at the party was way more than girls.
figurative The proportion of love to hate in his heart seemed to be in balance.
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