proportion; ratio; scale
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proportion (mathematics)
technicalFormal mathematical term, used in algebra and basic arithmetic.
The teacher taught us how to solve proportions in math class.
This proportion is correct because 3:4 equals 9:12.
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Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.
Please calculate the value of the unknown term using the proportion.
The basic property of a proportion is that the product of the inner terms equals the product of the outer terms.
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proportion (quantity ratio)
neutralUsed to describe the quantitative relationship between two groups or quantities.
The teacher-student proportion of this class has met the requirements of the education bureau.
The male-female proportion locally is somewhat unbalanced.
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The proportion of skilled workers to unskilled workers in the factory is one to three.
The government plans to adjust the resource allocation proportion between urban and rural areas.
The age proportion of this team is very reasonable, covering different age groups.
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proportion (share)
neutralRefers to the share or percentage of a certain category within a total amount.
Among this year's export goods, the proportion of high-tech products has increased significantly compared to last year.
Among our company's customer base, young office workers account for the largest proportion.
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This survey shows that the proportion of young people with environmental protection concepts is very high.
In crop planting in this area, the proportion of vegetables has been increasing year by year.
Among social media users, the proportion of short video users exceeds 60%.