ratio
/ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/
UK: /ˈɹeɪ.ʃəʊ/
ɹEꞮ · ʃi · əʊ (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
A number representing a comparison between two named things.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ratiō. Doublet of ration and reason.
Example Sentences
- "Scientists believe that the sex ratio is equal at conception, explained Steven Orzack, president and senior research scientist of the Fresh Pond Research Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts."
- "On Monday, the issuer announced the addition of four new transfer partners — three airlines and one hotel chain — to its credit card rewards program, along with improved transfer ratios for several existing partners."
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