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PROPORTIONS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word proportions. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word proportions. (close relations)

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balance
verbv
noun

• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra

• a state of equilibrium

• the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22

• equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

• harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)

• equality of distribution

• something left after other parts have been taken away

• the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

• (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

• a weight that balances another weight

• a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat

• a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity

verb

• bring into balance or equilibrium

• compute credits and debits of an account

• hold or carry in equilibrium

• be in equilibrium

ratio
nounn
noun

• the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)

• the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree

degree
nounn
noun

• a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

• a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

• an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study

• a measure for arcs and angles

• the highest power of a term or variable

• a unit of temperature on a specified scale

• the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime)

extent
nounn
noun

• the point or degree to which something extends

• the distance or area or volume over which something extends

magnitude
nounn
noun

• the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

• a number assigned to the ratio of two quantities; two quantities are of the same order of magnitude if one is less than 10 times as large as the other; the number of magnitudes that the quantities differ is specified to within a power of 10

• relative importance

measure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

• how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

• a statute in draft before it becomes law

• the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

• a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

• (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

• musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats

• measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements

• a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance

verb

• determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of

• express as a number or measure or quantity

• have certain dimensions

• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

percentage
nounn
noun

• a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred); ten percent

• assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

rate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

• amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis

• the relative speed of progress or change

• a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure

verb

• assign a rank or rating to

• be worthy of or have a certain rating

• estimate the value of

scale
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an ordered reference standard

• relative magnitude

• the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it

• a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin

• a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin

• (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)

• a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass

• an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks

• a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

• a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals

verb

• measure by or as if by a scale

• pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard

• take by attacking with scaling ladders

• reach the highest point of

• climb up by means of a ladder

• remove the scales from

• measure with or as if with scales

• size or measure according to a scale

scope
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

• the state of the environment in which a situation exists

• a magnifier of images of distant objects

• electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities

size
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

• the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing)

• any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics

• the actual state of affairs

• a large magnitude

adjective satellite

• (used in combination) sized

verb

• cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance)

• sort according to size

• make to a size; bring to a suitable size

weight
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

• sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms

• the relative importance granted to something

• an artifact that is heavy

• an oppressive feeling of heavy force

• a system of units used to express the weight of something

• a unit used to measure weight

• (statistics) a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance

verb

• weight down with a load

• present with a bias

dimensions
nounn
noun

• the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

• a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

• one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space

• magnitude or extent

verb

• indicate the dimensions on

• shape or form to required dimensions

dimension
nounn
noun

• the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

• a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

• one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space

• magnitude or extent

verb

• indicate the dimensions on

• shape or form to required dimensions

proportionality
nounn
noun

• a ratio of two quantities that is constant

• harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)

symmetry
nounn
noun

• (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

• balance among the parts of something

• (physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions

Best Hypernyms For PROPORTIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for proportions, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
adjust arrangement balance correct counterbalance equilibrium equipoise harmonise harmonize magnitude placement quotient set
Phrases (2)
magnitude relationquantitative relation

Alternatives for BALANCE

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