English to English
noun
- the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
source: WordNet 3.0
- magnitude or extent
A building of vast proportions.
source: WordNet 3.0
- balance among the parts of something
source: WordNet 3.0
- the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
An inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations.
A dry martini has a large proportion of gin.
source: WordNet 3.0
- harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)
In all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The relation or adaptation of one portion to another, or to the whole, as respect magnitude, quantity, or degree; comparative relation; ratio; as, the proportion of the parts of a building, or of the body.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- give pleasant proportions to
Harmonize a building with those surrounding it.
source: WordNet 3.0
- adjust in size relative to other things
source: WordNet 3.0
- To adjust in a suitable proportion, as one thing or one part to another; as, to proportion the size of a building to its height; to proportion our expenditures to our income.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [propórcion] Kabagayán; kaukulán
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [propórcion] Isaayos ng ayon sa kaukulán
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog