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proportional

pruh pawr shuh nuhl

  • n  one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion
  • s  properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'
    the punishment ought to be proportional to the crime
  • s  having a constant ratio

  • The Strip's restaurants have seen a proportional decrease along with overall visitor traffic.
  • As the vaccine is produced, it is being shipped to the states in quantities roughly proportional to their population.
  • How does the proportional allocation of delegates affect each campaign's strategy? The campaigns must approach each Super Tuesday state on two levels: one looking at gaining an edge .
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