ratio

• Nom désignant le rapport quantitatif entre deux grandeurs, indiquant combien de fois une valeur contient l'autre ou y est contenue. Il peut aussi désigner une proportion, un taux ou un quotient.

A noun referring to the quantitative relationship between two amounts, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

1. Mathematical relationshipB1formal

   The quantitative relation between two amounts, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

   Rapport (mathématique)

   • The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.
   • Mix the paint in a ratio of three parts blue to one part white.
   • The ratio of water to flour in this recipe is crucial.

   Synonymesproportionquotientraterelationrelationship

2. Proportion or comparisonB2formal

   A comparison of two quantities by division, often expressed as a fraction or percentage.

   Ratio (proportion)

   • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio.
   • The ratio of successful applicants to total applicants was very low.
   • The teacher explained the ratio of land to water on Earth.

   Synonymesproportionquotientraterelation