ratio
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for ratio, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A comparison between two amounts, showing how many times one contains the other.
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Rare, literary or technical
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How to use ratio
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
The social-media verb sense is very informal internet slang.
Etymology
From Latin ratio, "reckoning, calculation" — the same root as "ration" and "reason."
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What does “ratio” mean?
The word “ratio” means a comparison between two amounts, showing how many times one contains the other. In plain terms, a proportional comparison of two numbers, or (slang) getting more critical replies than likes online.
How do you pronounce “ratio”?
“Ratio” is pronounced RAY-shee-oh (/ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ratio” in a sentence?
Here is “ratio” used in a sentence: “The recipe calls for a ratio of two cups flour to one cup sugar.”
What part of speech is “ratio”?
Depending on how it is used, “ratio” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “ratio” come from?
The word “ratio” comes from Latin. From Latin ratio, "reckoning, calculation" — the same root as "ration" and "reason.".
Is “ratio” a common word?
“Ratio” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ratio” have?
“Ratio” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a comparison between two amounts, showing how many times one contains the other.
What is the difference between a ratio and a fraction?
A ratio compares two amounts, showing how many times one contains the other, and can compare part to part — such as 3 boys to 2 girls in a class. A fraction expresses a part of a whole, so the same class is 3/5 boys. Ratios are usually written with a colon (3:2), fractions with a bar.
What is the difference between ratio and proportion?
A ratio is a single comparison between two amounts, such as 2:3. A proportion is a statement that two ratios are equal, such as 2:3 = 4:6, or the share that one part represents of a whole.
What is the plural of ratio?
The plural is "ratios," formed by simply adding -s. Unlike some nouns ending in -o, it never takes -es, so "ratioes" is incorrect.