Synonyms for

Ratios

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

Definition

Ratios are a way of comparing two or more things. It tells how much of one thing there is compared to another thing.

Synonyms & similar words

ratio proportion proportions comparisons relationships scales balances correspondences equivalents quotients measures rates percentages fractions divisions partitions segments dividends divisors multiples factors dimensions

Synonyms by register

Formal

proportion relation comparison correlation

Informal

deal share cut slice

Literary

measure balance

Antonyms

disproportion imbalance inequality disparity unevenness

Common collocations

  • debt-to-equity ratio
  • price-to-earnings ratio
  • odds ratio
  • ratio analysis
  • favorable ratio
  • profit margin ratio
  • student-teacher ratio

Word family

noun ratio
adjective rational
adverb rationally

Usage note

While 'ratio' refers to a relationship between two numbers, it's often used in specific contexts like finance or statistics. Be mindful of the context when using informal synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. The ratio of girls to boys in the class is 2:3.
  2. We need to find the ratio of sugar to flour for this recipe.
  3. The ratio of the length to width of this rectangle is 3:2.
  4. The teacher showed us how to simplify ratios.
  5. I used a ratio to figure out how much paint I needed for my room.

Quotes

  • Ratios are the fingerprints of numbers, unique to each problem.
  • Ratios provide a common language for communication in the quantitative world.
  • Ratios are the musical notes that make up the symphony of mathematics.

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