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AWL Sublist 3 · Academic Word
proportion
/prəˈpɔːrʃən/ Syllables: pro·ˈpor·tion
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A part or share of a whole; the relationship between the size of different parts.
Synonyms
share
fraction
ratio
Antonyms
None available
Translations
proportion in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
نسبة، جزء
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
جزء من شيء كامل، أو العلاقة بين أحجام أجزاء مختلفة.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Proportion is how much of a whole something makes up. A large proportion means a big share. Proportions are often expressed as percentages or fractions.
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Memory TipProportion = pro (according to) + portion — each portion is measured according to the whole.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
A large proportion of the participants reported high levels of academic stress.
The study found that a disproportionate share of funding goes to elite institutions.
The proportion of women in senior academic positions has increased but remains low.
Word Families & Pronunciation
proportion
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adjective | proportional |
| adverb | proportionally |
| adjective | disproportionate |
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