Proportions Definition

Proportions Sentence Examples

• The best proportions are found by trial in all cases.

• The volume of the high-pressure cylinder may be varied within wide limits for the same low-pressure volume; the proportions adopted should, however, be such that there is an absence of excessive drop between them as the steam is transferred from one to the other.

• The trade of France was divided between foreign countries and her colonies in the following proportions (imports and exports combined).

• In Der Ring des Nibelungen Wagner specifies the proportions of the string-band as 16 first and 16 second violins, 12 violas, 12 violoncellos, 8 double basses.

• Products are usually divided in equal proportions between the owner and the tiller.