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ratio

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ʁɐˈsiu/ra·ci·o

Definition

1

A quantitative relationship between two values or quantities, usually expressed as a fraction or percentage; quotient.

Usage examples

The bank analyzed the company's debt-to-equity ratio.
A ratio of 2:1 indicates there are two units of one thing for every one of the other.

Common combinations

liquidity ratiosolvency ratioto calculate the ratiohigh ratio