PROPORTION

Definition of PROPORTION

  1. (noun)the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
  2. (noun)magnitude or extent
  3. (noun)balance among the parts of something
  4. (noun)the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
  5. (noun)harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)
  6. (verb)give pleasant proportions to
  7. (verb)adjust in size relative to other things