ratios
Numbers in relation
Ratios are comparative relationships between quantities, expressing how much of one thing exists relative to another.
A ratio of 3:1 means three of something for every one of something else: The student-teacher ratio is fifteen to one.
Ratios appear throughout mathematics, science, cooking, and finance—anywhere proportional relationships matter.
The singular is ratio.
Comparative relation of parts
- fractionPart divided by whole
- quotientDivision's numerical result
- numeratorNumber being divided
- denominatorFraction's bottom number
division · percentage · decimal · equation · coefficient · constant · variable · algebra
Steadiness or amount owed
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- scaleMeasure of relative size
- dimensionMeasurable extent or scope
proportional · proportionate · geometric mean · aesthetics · phi · scaling · modularity · canvas
Obligations relative to earnings
- price-to-earningsShare price divided by earnings
- oddsLikelihood expressed numerically
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- dilutionReduction in concentration
concentration · mixture · parts · dosage · recipe · fuel efficiency · magnification · resolution
Standard for comparison
- differentialRelative difference between things
- disparityMeasurable difference between things
- varianceSpread around the mean
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
correlation · contrast · relativity · inequality · equivalence · ranking · gradation · measurement
proportion
Comparative relation of parts
denominator · division · percentage · decimal · equation · coefficient · constant · variable · algebra · arithmetic
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- scaleMeasure of relative size
dimension · proportional · proportionate · geometric mean · aesthetics · phi · scaling · modularity · canvas · composition
debt-to-income
Obligations relative to earnings
- price-to-earningsShare price divided by earnings
- oddsLikelihood expressed numerically
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
dilution · concentration · mixture · parts · dosage · recipe · fuel efficiency · magnification · resolution
benchmark
Standard for comparison
- differentialRelative difference between things
- disparityMeasurable difference between things
- varianceSpread around the mean
divergence · correlation · contrast · relativity · inequality · equivalence · ranking · gradation · measurement · assessment
- building mathfractions, dimensions, measurement, square footage, board feet
- kitchen mathconversions, fractions, proportions, measurements, scaling
- basic mathsubtraction, multiplying, dividing, adding, subtracting
- elementary schoolclassroom, student, first grade teacher, reading skills, teacher
- mathaddition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebra
- math skillsarithmetic, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
ratiosabsolute values
Signless numerical distances
absolutes · raw numbers · cardinal numbers · constants · counts
ratiostotals
Final sums computed
sums · aggregates · counts · quantities · amounts
- aspect ratiosWidth-to-height measurements
- rational thoughtLogic-based mental process
- ration booksWartime supply allocation documents
- ration stampsControlled-purchase authorization slips
- military rationPortable soldier food
- food rationingControlled distribution of provisions
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