proportion

/prəˈpɔrʃən/
verb
  1. To adjust or arrange something so that its parts relate properly to each other or to the whole.
    • The chef proportioned the ingredients carefully to ensure the sauce was balanced.
    • We need to proportion the work among the team members fairly.
    • She proportioned the drawing so that the figures looked realistic.
noun
  1. A part, share, or amount of something in relation to a whole.
    • A large proportion of the students passed the exam with high scores.
    • Only a small proportion of the budget is spent on entertainment.
    • The proportion of women in leadership roles has increased over the last decade.
  2. The relationship between two or more things in terms of size, amount, or degree; often expressed as a ratio.
    • The architect carefully considered the proportion of windows to wall space.
    • The proportion of sugar to flour in this recipe is one to three.
    • In a healthy diet, the proportion of vegetables should be higher than that of sweets.
  3. A balanced or harmonious arrangement of parts, especially in art or design.
    • The sculptor adjusted the statue's limbs to achieve a more natural proportion.
    • Good proportion is key to making a room feel comfortable and inviting.
    • The painting is admired for its perfect proportion and symmetry.
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