proportionate

[US]/prə'pɔːʃ(ə)nət/
[UK]/prə'pɔrʃənət/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. in proportion; corresponding in size, amount, or degree; appropriate
vt. make proportional; make corresponding

Phrases & Collocations

disproportionate impact

Example Sentences

proportionate punishment to crimes

The cost of the ticket is proportionate to the distance you travel.

"on a dark ground in white or yellow letters, or on a light ground in black letters, such letters to be of a length not less than one decimetre, and of proportionate breadth;"

The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.

It's important to eat a proportionate amount of fruits and vegetables.

The company will match employee contributions to their retirement fund on a proportionate basis.

She believes in giving proportionate rewards for hard work.

The amount of time spent on each task should be proportionate to its importance.

He made a proportionate investment in the stock market.

The distribution of resources should be proportionate to the needs of each department.

The artist carefully considered the proportionate sizes of the elements in his painting.

The court ruled that the compensation should be proportionate to the damages incurred.

The recipe calls for a proportionate mix of spices to create the perfect flavor.

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