Definitions

1. noun

the relationship of one part or quantity to another in a whole

“The proportion of sugar to water in the recipe was crucial for the perfect taste.”

2. noun

a share or a part of something, especially of a business or a company

“He owns a proportion of the shares in the new startup.”

3. verb

to adjust or put something into a suitable relationship with others

“The engineer had to proportion the load on the bridge to ensure its stability.”

4. verb

to assign a share or a part of something, especially of a business or a company

“The company will proportion the profits among the shareholders.”