Synonyms for

Ratio

Verb / ˈreɪʃi:ˌəʊ / Another word for ratio — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A ratio is a comparison of two or more values.

Synonyms & similar words

proportion proportion relationship comparison rate equivalence balance correlation quotient fraction percentage scale factor measure division harmony symmetry similarity conformity analogy parallelism

Synonyms by register

Formal

proportion rate proportionate relationship

Informal

share part comparison deal

Literary

measure comparison proportion

Antonyms

disproportion imbalance inequality disparity unlikeness

Common collocations

  • debt ratio
  • price-to-earnings ratio
  • ratio of
  • profit margin ratio
  • student-teacher ratio
  • favorable ratio
  • unfavorable ratio
  • compare ratios

Word family

noun ratio
verb relate
adjective proportional
adverb proportionally

Usage note

Ratio is often used in a mathematical or financial context. Be careful not to confuse it with 'rate', which implies a measure of frequency or speed.

Example sentences

  1. The ratio of apples to oranges in the basket is 4:1.
  2. The teacher used a ratio to explain fractions to the class.
  3. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is too high.
  4. The recipe calls for a ratio of 2 cups of flour to 1 cup of sugar.
  5. The bank requires a loan-to-value ratio of 80% or less.

Quotes

  • Life is a ratio of what we make it and how we take it. - Mari Evans
  • The ratio of successful shots is one in God-knows-how-many. Sometimes you'll get several in one contact sheet, and sometimes it's none for days. - Elliott Erwitt
  • The ratio of we's to I's is the best indicator of the development of a team. - Lewis B. Ergen

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