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proportions

Prononciation : [prəˈpɔrʃənz]

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Contexte : « relationship »

(noun) proportions refer to the relationship between different parts of something. It’s about how big or small things are compared to each other. For example, when you make a drawing, the proportions help make sure everything looks right together.

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The artist was praised for the proportions in her painting, as everything looked balanced and real.

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The proportions of the building were off, making it look strange and not very appealing.

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How do the proportions of a tall building compare to the houses around it?

Contexte : « quantity »

(noun) proportions can also mean a part or share of something. When you share a pizza, you can think of proportions as each person's piece of the whole pizza.

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Each child received equal proportions of the cake during the birthday party.

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Some people got larger proportions of the dessert, which made others feel unfairly treated.

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What proportions of fruit do we need to make a salad?

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