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ratio

noun ra·tio \ˈrā-(ˌ)shō, -shē-ˌō\

: the relationship that exists between the size, number, or amount of two things and that is often represented by two numbers

plural ra·tios

Full Definition of RATIO

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

Latin, computation, reason — more at reason
First Known Use: 1660

Related to RATIO

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

Rhymes with RATIO

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RATIOS Defined for Kids

ratio

noun ra·tio \ˈrā-shō, -shē-ˌō\
plural ra·tios

Definition of RATIO for Kids

:  the relationship in number or quantity between two or more things <the ratio of teachers to students>
Medical Dictionary

ratio

noun ra·tio \ˈrā-(ˌ)shō, -shē-ˌō\
plural ra·tios

Medical Definition of RATIO

:  the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things—see sex ratio
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