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proportions

Pronunciation: [prəˈpɔrʃənz]

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Learn how to use proportions in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

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

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

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

How to pronounce proportions

Pronunciation: [prəˈpɔrʃənz]

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