proportion

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Mathematics Academic

n. the relationship between the size, amount, or importance of two things.

n. the comparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size, quantity, or degree.

“The proportion of sugar to flour in this recipe is very high.”

“The architect adjusted the proportion of the windows to the wall surface to ensure the building didn't look too heavy.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Art

n. the correct or pleasing relationship between the parts of something.

n. the harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole. Uncountable in this abstract sense.

“The statue's head is too small, so it looks out of proportion.”

“The designer focused on achieving perfect proportion in the living room, ensuring the furniture didn't overwhelm the space.”

C1 · Advanced Plural noun Formal

n. the size or scale of something, especially when it is very large.

n. the dimensions or size of an object or situation. Almost always used in the plural form.

“The rescue operation reached massive proportions as more volunteers arrived.”

“The crisis has reached such proportions that international intervention is now considered a necessity.”

C2 · Proficiency Formal

v. to adjust something so that it fits or matches something else in size or amount.

v. to adjust or regulate something so that it has a suitable or relative relationship to something else. Transitive use.

“The punishment should be proportioned to the crime.”

“The architect carefully proportioned the columns to match the height of the ceiling, creating a sense of classical grandeur.”