the relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to magnitude, quantity, or degree
harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole; balance
a relationship of constant ratio
pay increasing in proportion to the cost of living
a proper or equal share
a fair proportion of the work
a fraction or percentage
(in pl) size; dimensions
a statement of equality of two ratios, e.g. 4/2=10/5
blow something out of (all) proportion
to attach too much importance or significance to something
in proportion
having the correct or desirable relationship between constituent parts
out of proportion
lacking the correct or desirable relationship between constituent parts
sense of proportion
an ability to assess the relative importance or significance of something or of things in general
proportionability noun
proportionable adj
[Middle English proporcion via French from Latin proportion-, proportio, from pro-2 + portion-, portio portion1]