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—proportioner, n. —proportionless, adj./preuh pawr"sheuhn, -pohr"-/, n.1. comparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size, quantity, number, etc.; ratio.2. proper relation between things or parts: to have tastes way out of proportion to one's financial means.3. relative size or extent.4. proportions, dimensions or size: a rock of gigantic proportions.5. a portion or part in its relation to the whole: A large proportion of the debt remains.6. symmetry, harmony, or balance: an architect with a sense of proportion.7. the significance of a thing or event that an objective view reveals: You must try to see these mishaps in proportion.8. Math. a relation of four quantities such that the first divided by the second is equal to the third divided by the fourth; the equality of ratios. Cf. rule of three.9. Archaic. analogy; comparison.v.t.10. to adjust in proper proportion or relation, as to size, quantity, etc.11. to balance or harmonize the proportions of.[1350-1400; ME proporcio(u)n < L proportion- (s. of proportio) symmetry, analogy. See PRO-1, PORTION]Syn. 1. comparison. 5. share. 6. distribution, arrangement. See symmetry. 10. regulate, arrange, balance, harmonize.
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