RATIO Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

ratio

noun

ˈrā-shē-ˌō

as in rate

the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things the ratio of students to teachers in the school is nine to one

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disproportion

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of ratio One thing to note: thanks to its light weight, the R has a better power-to-weight ratio than any current 911. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024 The same mindset appears today in the national differences between company total return ratios: The sum of dividend payments and share buybacks as a percentage of net income averaged 83% for U.S. companies in 2022, but just 29% for Japanese companies. —

Michael Useem, Fortune Asia, 24 Oct. 2024 This model features attractive colors; a motor big enough to ensure an optimal 2:1 power-to-weight ratio, resulting in top speeds over 30 mph; quick responsiveness; high agility; and pinpoint control. —

Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 The stock sports a price to earnings (P/E) ratio of 93 which is roughly four times higher than the benchmark S&P 500. —

Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ratio