proportion

n

1. relationship, ratio, comparative size or extent, relative importance or significance, relative size or extent; correlation, correspondence, agreement, analogy, commensurateness; conformity, congruity, keeping, consistency; symmetry, ideal distribution, uniformity, parallelism, apposition, harmony, regularity, evenness, euphony, grace; arrangement, distribution, balance, adjustment; contrast, opposition, likenesses and differences, comparison, perspective.

2. portion, part, share, division, lot, percentage, commission, Inf. cut, Sl. whack, Sl. rake off; measure, quantity allotted, quota, consignment, allotment, ration, dole, allowance, just degree.

3. proportions

dimensions, measurements; size, scope, range, greatness, magnitude, mass, bulk; spread, span, width, breadth, expanse, area, volume, capacity.

v

4. regulate, adjust, modulate, arrange, order, balance, poise, equalize, equate; square, true, correct, rectify; harmonize, match; put in proportion, fit, conform, shape.