Ratio — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈrā-shē-ˌō/ ra·tio

Meaning & Definition of Ratio

Ratio (noun)

  1. the indicated quotient of two mathematical expressions
  2. the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things, proportion
  3. the expression of the relative values of gold and silver as determined by a country's currency laws

Ratio (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things

    "the ratio of students to teachers in the school is nine to one"

    similar: proportion, rate
    related: average, frequency, correspondence, percentage
    near: disproportion

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ratio

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ratio:

proportion, rate

Related Words for Ratio

average, frequency, correspondence, percentage

Near Antonyms of Ratio

disproportion

Word Forms of Ratio

Inflections: ratios

Origin & Etymology of Ratio

Latin, computation, reason reason:1

First known use: 1660

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Ratio

Words & Phrases Containing Ratio

aspect ratio, common ratio, focal ratio, golden ratio, gyromagnetic ratio, loss ratio, nutritive ratio, Poisson's ratio, price-earnings ratio

Frequently Asked Questions about Ratio

What does "Ratio" mean?

"Ratio" means the indicated quotient of two mathematical expressions. As a noun, it is defined as: the indicated quotient of two mathematical expressions.

What is another word for "Ratio"?

Other words for "Ratio" include proportion and rate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ratio" you intend.

How do you use "Ratio" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ratio" in a sentence: "the ratio of students to teachers in the school is nine to one".

Is "Ratio" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ratio" is a noun.

Is "Ratio" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Ratio" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Ratio"?

"Ratio" is pronounced /ˈrā-shē-ˌō/ and divided into syllables as ra·tio.

What is the origin of the word "Ratio"?

"Ratio" comes from Latin, computation, reason reason:1. First known use: 1660.

What is another word for "Ratio" meaning "the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things"?

When "Ratio" (noun) means the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things, synonyms include proportion and rate.