: related by direct variation compare inversely proportional
Example Sentences
His earnings are directly proportional to the number of units he sells.
Recent Examples on the WebThe electrical signal produced is directly proportional to the amount of strain the neck experiences and can be used to estimate the acceleration and velocity of neck movement, both used for concussion predictions, per a statement. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2022 Capitalize on the story of your brand: Many creators mistakenly assume that their sales will be directly proportional to the number of likes or followers. Tomer Hen, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2022 Rather, repayment is directly proportional to the company’s revenue performance. Percy Hung, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022 Because the benefit is directly proportional to the size of the investment gains, the program tends to discourage projects that won’t generate a large profit. David Calvert, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2021 Maybe, our hopes for the future are directly proportional to our current sense of exhaustion. Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 3 Sep. 2021 Maybe, our hopes for the future are directly proportional to our current sense of despair or exhaustion. Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 23 Aug. 2021 After all, your ability to change the world around you is directly proportional to your willingness to change the world within you. Dr Margie Warrell, Forbes, 7 July 2021 Scaling your team is directly proportional to getting the right people in regularly. Mayank Mishra, Forbes, 10 June 2021 See More