Proportion

Noun:

1. A part, share, or number considered in relation to a whole.
   • Example: A large proportion of the budget was allocated to education.
   • Example: The proportion of elderly people in the population is increasing.
2. The relationship in size, amount, or degree between different parts of something.
   • Example: The recipe calls for equal proportions of flour and sugar.
   • Example: There needs to be a balanced proportion between work and leisure.

Collocations:

• In proportion to (e.g., in proportion to its size)
• Out of proportion (e.g., the reaction was out of proportion to the offense)
• Proportion of (e.g., proportion of students who passed the exam)
• Proportion to (e.g., adjust prices in proportion to demand)

Example Sentences:

1. The proportion of women in leadership roles has been steadily increasing.
2. Please adjust the ingredients in proportion to the number of guests we’re expecting.
3. The architect designed the building with elegant proportions.
4. The charity spent a significant proportion of its donations on administrative costs.
5. It’s important to maintain a healthy proportion of protein in your diet.
6. The artist carefully considered the proportions of the human figure in her painting.
7. The company’s success is due in large proportion to its dedicated employees.
8. The survey measured the proportion of people who preferred the new design.
9. His reaction was out of proportion to the minor criticism he received.
10. We need to allocate resources in proportion to the project’s importance.
11. The town’s population has a high proportion of young families.
12. The bank adjusts interest rates in proportion to changes in the economy.
13. The report highlights the proportion of students achieving high grades.
14. It’s important to maintain the right proportion of colors in this artwork.
15. The government needs to address the growing proportion of elderly citizens.
16. The proportion of renewable energy sources in our electricity grid is increasing.
17. She distributed the tasks in proportion to each team member’s skills.
18. Adjust your investment portfolio in proportion to your risk tolerance.
19. The company adjusted its prices in proportion to changes in production costs.
20. They built the house with perfect proportions, creating a sense of harmony.
21. In some cultures, a larger proportion of the population lives in rural areas.
22. The artist emphasized the proportions of light and shadow in her painting.
23. The budget needs to be allocated in proportion to the project’s requirements.
24. The proportion of income spent on housing has risen sharply in recent years.
25. The committee was divided in proportion to the number of votes each candidate received.
26. The report analyzed the proportion of students graduating with honors.
27. The law requires tax rates to be adjusted in proportion to income levels.
28. She mixed the ingredients in precise proportions to create the perfect cake.
29. The architect emphasized the proportions of the building’s facade.
30. The company’s pricing strategy is based on a fixed proportion of production costs.
31. The success of the project was due in large proportion to effective teamwork.
32. The study focused on the proportion of elderly people living independently.
33. Adjust your schedule in proportion to the time each task requires.
34. The artist studied the proportions of nature to capture its beauty.
35. The campaign allocated resources in proportion to voter demographics.
36. The company strives to maintain a balanced proportion of revenue streams.
37. The proportion of students attending college has increased over the years.
38. Adjust your expectations in proportion to the challenges you face.
39. The decision was made in proportion to the risks and benefits involved.
40. The artist carefully adjusted the proportions of the sculpture to fit the space.
41. The proportion of organic produce in supermarkets is growing steadily.
42. They distributed the workload in proportion to each team member’s capacity.
43. The company aims to maintain a fair proportion of profits for shareholders.
44. The proportion of land allocated to farming has decreased in urban areas.
45. The research examined the proportion of people affected by the policy change.
46. The recipe calls for a specific proportion of flour to water.
47. Adjust the font size in proportion to the length of the text.
48. The organization distributes funds in proportion to the needs of each community.
49. The proportion of students studying abroad has risen dramatically.
50. The government allocates resources in proportion to the needs of different regions.