Fraction vs Ratio

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Fraction

Top 2000 (comune)B2noun

Ratio

Top 2000 (comune)C1noun
 FractionRatio
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈfrækʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfrækʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈreɪʃiəʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈreɪʃiəʊ/"]/
SignificatoA part of a whole, often shown as a number with a top and a bottom.The relationship between two numbers showing how much of one there is compared to the other.
EsempioOnly a small fraction of a bank's total deposits will be withdrawn at any one time.The ratio of students to teachers in the school is quite favorable.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 2000 (comune)Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFRB2C1
Categoria grammaticalenounnoun
Collocazionilarge, significant, sizeable, fraction of, just a fraction, only a fraction, vulgar, decimal, improper, express something ashigh, low, gender, achieve, have, improve, improve, worsen, differ, in a/​the ratio, ratio between, ratio of something to something
Contrariwhole, entiretydisproportion, imbalance
Errori comuniConfused with 'fractional' which means something that is in part., Omitting the word 'of' when describing parts, e.g., saying '1/2 cake' instead of '1/2 of a cake'., Using it incorrectly with non-numerical contexts.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-'.
Note d'usoUsed in math and everyday situations to describe dividing things. It may not be used in casual conversations unless discussing specific math topics.Used in mathematics, sciences, and discussions about comparisons. Avoid in casual conversation unless the context is clear.

Domande frequenti: Fraction vs Ratio

Qual è la differenza tra Fraction e Ratio?

Fraction: A part of a whole, often shown as a number with a top and a bottom. Ratio: The relationship between two numbers showing how much of one there is compared to the other.

Fraction e Ratio sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Fraction: B2, Ratio: C1 sulla scala CEFR.

Posso usare Fraction e Ratio in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Fraction e Ratio sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.