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Definisjon av proportion

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Noun
proportion - the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
quotient the number obtained by division
proportional one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion
case-fatality proportion the number of cases of a disease ending in death divided by the number of cases of the disease; usually expressed as a percentage or as the number of deaths per 1000 cases
case-to-infection proportion, case-to-infection ratio the number of cases of a disease divided by the number of infections with the agent that causes the disease
content the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
rate amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
scale a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
golden section, golden mean the proportional relation between two divisions of line or two dimension of a plane figure such that short : long :: long : (short + long)
pct, per centum, percent, percentage a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)
proportion - harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design); "in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance"- John Ruskin
proportionality, balance
placement, arrangement contact established between applicants and prospective employees; "the agency provided placement services"
proportion - magnitude or extent; "a building of vast proportions"
dimension
proportion - the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree; "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations"; "a dry martini has a large proportion of gin"
ratio
proportion - balance among the parts of something
symmetry
disproportion lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something
equipoise, counterbalance, equilibrium, balance a compensating equivalent

Verb
proportion - adjust in size relative to other things
adjust, correct, set adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; "We must adjust to the bad economic situation"
scale down reduce proportionally; "The model is scaled down"
scale up increase proportionally; "scale up the model"
proportion - give pleasant proportions to; "harmonize a building with those surrounding it"
harmonise, harmonize bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing
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Substantiv
proportion - A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.
proportion - Harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole.
proportion - Proper or equal share.
proportion - The relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to magnitude, quantity, or degree.
proportion - A statement of equality between two ratios.
proportion - size.

Verb
proportion - To set or render in proportion.

OmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • proportion
    An equation showing that two ratios are equal.
  • proportion
    A principle of design that refers to the relative size of the parts of a work of art.
  • proportion
    To adjust in size so as to establish a correct relationship with other things.

Verb

  • Infinitiv: (to) proportion
  • Presens: proportion / proportions
  • Preteritum: proportioned
  • Perfektum: (have) proportioned

Substantiv

  • Entall: proportion
  • Flertall: proportions

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