1. Noun
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.
2. Noun
Hence, fixed relation of number, quantity, or degree; rate; proportion; as, the ratio of representation in Congress.
3. Noun
The relationship between two numbers or amounts
4. Noun
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"
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