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proportion

/prəˈpɔrʃən/ /prəˈpɔːʃən/
noun
GeneralMathematics
  1. 1 oran, kısım countable

Definition (English)

A part or share of a whole, often compared with the whole.

Example Sentences

  1. It's great that the proportion of students passing the exam has increased this year.
    Bu yıl sınavı geçen öğrenci oranının artması harika.
  2. A large proportion of the budget was spent on marketing.
    Bütçenin büyük bir kısmı pazarlamaya harcandı.
General
  1. 1 orantı uncountable

Definition (English)

The correct or pleasing relationship in size or amount between different parts of something.

Example Sentences

  1. The artist understood the importance of proportion in his work.
    Sanatçı, eserinde orantının önemini anlamıştı.
  2. In this drawing, the head is out of proportion to the body.
    Bu çizimde baş vücuda göre orantısız.

Synonyms

Collocations

a large proportion ofa small proportion ofin proportion toout of proportionsense of proportion

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