ratio (Meaning)
ratio (n)
the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)
the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
ratio (n.)
The relation which one quantity or magnitude has to another of the same kind. It is expressed by the quotient of the division of the first by the second; thus, the ratio of 3 to 6 is expressed by / or /; of a to b by a/b; or (less commonly) the second term is made the dividend; as, a:b = b/a.
Hence, fixed relation of number, quantity, or degree; rate; proportion; as, the ratio of representation in Congress.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ratio
ratio Sentence Examples
- The ratio of boys to girls in the class was 2:3.
- A high debt-to-income ratio can be a red flag for lenders.
- The ratio of chocolate chips to dough in the cookie recipe is crucial for its taste.
- In the experiment, the ratio of water to vinegar was carefully controlled.
- The ideal ratio of protein to carbohydrates in a post-workout meal can aid in muscle recovery.
- The company's debt-to-equity ratio is used to assess its financial leverage.
- The ratio of employees to managers in the company is relatively low.
- A balanced ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids is essential for heart health.
- The ratio of supply to demand determines the market price of a product.
- Engineers must maintain a proper ratio of fuel to oxygen for efficient combustion in engines.
FAQs About the word ratio
the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient), the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative
rate,proportion, percentage,average, frequency
disproportion,disproportion,,
The ratio of boys to girls in the class was 2:3.
A high debt-to-income ratio can be a red flag for lenders.
The ratio of chocolate chips to dough in the cookie recipe is crucial for its taste.
In the experiment, the ratio of water to vinegar was carefully controlled.
