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proportion (noun)

تناسب بخشی یا سهمی از یک کل است که اغلب با مقدار کل مقایسه می شود.

💬 Example

"The proportion of girls to boys in our class is equal."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'PRO-PORTION'. A 'PRO' (professional) knows how to divide a 'PORTION' (part) correctly.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
part share percentage ratio fraction
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'portion' when you mean 'percentage'. → A large proportion of the city is green.

Saying 'in proportion with'. → In proportion to.

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