ratio

ratio is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɻeɪ.ʃi.oʊ/
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Noun

Singular ratio

Plural ratios

1. A ratio is the comparison in size or number between two things. It is written $x:y$ and read $x$ to $y$. It is the same as the fraction $\frac {x} {y}$.

   The ratio of men's jobs to women's is 8 to 1.

   But Germany now has one of the highest ratios of spending to GDP in the European Community.

   The low student/teacher ratio makes this a great school.

Synonyms

• proportion