proportion
Definitions
A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.
The relationship of one thing to another in terms of quantity, size, or degree.
The correct or desirable relationship between the size, shape, or position of the different parts of something.
Examples
The proportion of students who passed the exam was higher than expected.
You need to mix the ingredients in the right proportion to get the perfect flavor.
The size of the room is out of proportion to the furniture inside it.
Synonyms
Antonyms
imbalance disproportion asymmetry inequality distortion irregularity disparity