Proportion vs Ratio

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Proportion

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2noun

Ratio

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun
 ProportionRatio
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/prəˈpɔːʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prəˈpɔːrʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈreɪʃiəʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈreɪʃiəʊ/"]/
BedeutungA part or share of something in relation to the whole.The relationship between two numbers showing how much of one there is compared to the other.
BeispielThe proportion of students passing the exam increased this year.The ratio of students to teachers in the school is quite favorable.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB2C1
Wortartnounnoun
Kollokationenappreciable, considerable, good, calculate, estimate, express something as, grow, increase, rise, correct, direct, inverse, keep something in, in proportion (to), out of proportion (to), proportion of something to something, be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of all proportion, be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of proportion, a sense of proportion, correct, direct, inverse, keep something in, in proportion (to), out of proportion (to), proportion of something to something, be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of all proportion, be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of proportion, a sense of proportion, biblical, enormous, epic, reachhigh, low, gender, achieve, have, improve, improve, worsen, differ, in a/​the ratio, ratio between, ratio of something to something
Antonymedisproportion, inequalitydisproportion, imbalance
Häufige FehlerConfusing with 'portion', which refers to a part of something, but not in a comparative sense., Using 'proportion' in the plural form incorrectly; it is usually uncountable., Mixing up 'proportion' and 'proportional', which has a different grammatical function.Confused with 'proportion'; 'ratio' refers to the relationship compared to each other., Using 'ratio' in non-numeric contexts; it is primarily a numerical term., Mispronouncing 'ratio' as 'rat-io'; the correct pronunciation emphasizes 'ra-'.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'proportion' to discuss ratios or relationships between different amounts. Often appropriate in mathematics, statistics, and discussions about fairness. Avoid in casual conversation when not discussing specific comparisons.Used in mathematics, sciences, and discussions about comparisons. Avoid in casual conversation unless the context is clear.

Häufige Fragen: Proportion vs Ratio

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Proportion und Ratio?

Proportion: A part or share of something in relation to the whole. Ratio: The relationship between two numbers showing how much of one there is compared to the other.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Proportion und Ratio?

Ratio ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Proportion und Ratio auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Proportion: B2, Ratio: C1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Proportion und Ratio?

Proportion: noun, Ratio: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Proportion: The proportion of students passing the exam increased this year. Ratio: The ratio of students to teachers in the school is quite favorable.

Kann ich Proportion und Ratio austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Proportion und Ratio sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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