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proportion in Finnish

proportion in Finnish is osa, osuus, suhde — proportion means the size or amount of one part of something compared with the whole.

proportion in Finnish

osa
noun
(countable) A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.
osuus
noun
(countable) A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.
suhde
noun
(countable) A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.
verranto
noun
(mathematics, countable) A statement of equality between two ratios.

What does "proportion" mean?

  1. noun The size or amount of one part of something compared with the whole.
    "A large proportion of the budget goes toward staff salaries."
  2. noun A balanced or harmonious relationship between the sizes of different parts.
    "The architect designed the building with careful attention to proportion."
  3. verb To adjust the size or amount of something so it relates correctly to something else.
    "The punishment should be proportioned to the severity of the crime."
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proportion in a sentence

  • A large proportion of the budget goes toward staff salaries.
  • What proportion of students passed the exam?
  • The architect designed the building with careful attention to proportion.
  • The punishment should be proportioned to the severity of the crime.

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What is "proportion" in Finnish?

"proportion" in Finnish is osa, osuus, suhde. proportion means: The size or amount of one part of something compared with the whole.

How do you use "proportion" in a sentence?

Example: "A large proportion of the budget goes toward staff salaries." In Finnish, "proportion" is osa, osuus, suhde.

Are there other ways to say "proportion" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "proportion": osa, osuus, suhde, verranto.

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