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proportion

proportion

Meaning of proportion

size relationship

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British English/prəˈpɔːʃən/
American English/prəˈpɔrʃən/
Russian transcription[prəˈportsjə]
proportion
proportion - пропорция
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proportion usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Хорошая пропорция между длиной пиджака и брюками делает образ более выигрышным.

Good proportion between jacket length and trousers makes the outfit flattering.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Правильная пропорция в платье делает его более привлекательным.

Good proportion in a dress makes it more flattering.

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proportion belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

proportionпропорция
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

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What's the difference between proportion / ratio / balance / symmetry / scale / harmony

🇬🇧English
proportion

The standard term meaning the relationship between parts or harmonious relationship of sizes.

B2Very Often

The proportion of sugar to flour must be exact in this recipe.

Пропорция сахара и муки в этом рецепте должна быть точной.

🇬🇧English

A numerical relationship between two quantities; emphasizes mathematical/quantitative measure.

B2Very Often

The ratio of men to women in the study was 2:1.

Соотношение мужчин и женщин в исследовании было 2:1.

🇬🇧English

Equilibrium or distribution of weight/attention; in style — even distribution of elements.

B2Very Often

Good balance in a painting keeps the viewer’s eye moving.

Хороший баланс в картине удерживает взгляд зрителя.

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🇬🇧English
symmetry

Mirror-like correspondence of parts; precise regularity of form or composition.

B2Often

The building’s symmetry gives it a formal, balanced appearance.

Симметрия здания придаёт ему строгий, уравновешенный вид.

🇬🇧English

The relationship of size between objects or relative magnitude; also a measuring range.

B2Very Often

The scale of the model must match the proportions of the real building.

Масштаб модели должен соответствовать пропорциям настоящего здания.

🇬🇧English

Agreement of elements, pleasing combination — more aesthetic than numerical.

B2Often

The harmony of colours and proportions makes the room feel calm.

Гармония цветов и пропорций делает комнату спокойной.

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🇬🇧English
proportioning

The act of establishing or adjusting proportions; emphasizes process rather than result.

B2Rarely

Proportioning the ingredients carefully ensures consistent texture.

Точное пропорционирование ингредиентов обеспечивает постоянную текстуру.

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proportion translation: пропорция. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce proportion

/prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion translation

пропорция

proportion examples

Good proportion between jacket length and trousers makes the outfit flattering.

proportion transcription

/prəˈpɔːʃən/, /prəˈpɔrʃən/

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proportion meaning: what does it mean?

size relationship

proportion pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

proportion is pronounced as /prəˈpɔːʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

proportion definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Good proportion between jacket length and trousers makes the outfit flattering. Translation: Хорошая пропорция между длиной пиджака и брюками делает образ более выигрышным.

Is proportion part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, proportion (пропорция) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is proportion part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, proportion (пропорция) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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