ratio

• Существительное, обозначающее количественное соотношение между двумя величинами, показывающее, сколько раз одно значение содержит другое или содержится в нём.

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.

   Соотношение

   • 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.

   Синонимыproportionquotientraterelationrelationship

2. Proportion or comparisonB2formal

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

   Соотношение

   • 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.

   Синонимыproportionquotientraterelation