commensurate

/kəˈmɛnswɑrɪt/; /kəˈmɛnzəˌwɑrɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to be of the same measure or size as something else

“The company’s profits were commensurate with the growth in sales.”

2. adjective

being of the same measure or size as something else

“The commensurate increase in staff was necessary to meet the new demand.”

3. noun

something that is of the same measure or size as something else

“The commensurate reward for his hard work was a promotion.”

Synonyms

  • corresponding
  • proportional

Antonyms

  • disproportionate
  • incommensurate