ratio
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ʃoʊ, -ʃiˌoʊ noun, plural ra·tios.
1.
the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second: the ratio of 5 to 2, written 5:2 or 5/2.
2.
proportional relation; rate: the ratio between acceptances and rejections.
3.
Finance. the relative value of gold and silver in a bimetallic currency system.
Origin:
1630–40; < Latin ratiō a reckoning, account, calculation, derivative (see -tion) of the base of rērī to judge, think
1630–40; < Latin ratiō a reckoning, account, calculation, derivative (see -tion) of the base of rērī to judge, think
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ratio (ˈreɪʃɪˌəʊ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -tios | |
| 1. | a measure of the relative size of two classes expressible as a proportion: the ratio of boys to girls is 2 to 1 |
| 2. | maths See also proportion a quotient of two numbers or quantities |
| [C17: from Latin: a reckoning, from rērī to think; see | |
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Word Origin & History
ratio
1636, "reason, rationale," from L. ratio "reckoning, calculation, business affair, procedure," also "reason," from rat-, pp. stem of reri "to reckon, calculate," also "think" (see reason). Mathematical sense is attested from 1660.
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Medical Dictionary
ratio ra·tio (rā'shō, rā'shē-ō')
n. pl. ra·tios
Relation in degree or number between two similar things.
The relation between two quantities expressed as the quotient of one divided by the other.
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Science Dictionary
| ratio (rā'shō, rā'shē-ō') Pronunciation Key
A relationship between two quantities, normally expressed as the quotient of one divided by the other. For example, if a box contains six red marbles and four blue marbles, the ratio of red marbles to blue marbles is 6 to 4, also written 6:4. A ratio can also be expressed as a decimal or percentage. |
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Cultural Dictionary
ratio [(ray-shee-oh, ray-shoh)]An expression of the relative size of two numbers by showing one divided by the other.
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Example sentences
The joke-to-apology ratio was skewed toward jokes, and the entire monologue was funny, or intended to be.
But by the beginning of this year, shorts were at their lowest ratio of the market for six years.
Outside of resolution, the next feature to consider is ratio of height and width.
By changing the ratio of the two dyes, the researchers can alter the combined color of light that the material gives off.
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