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Meaning of ratio

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ratio

Pronunciation:/ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ//ˈɹeɪ.ʃiˌoʊ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A number representing a comparison between two named things.

  2. The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).

  3. Short for ratio decidendi.

  4. The amount of comments to a post or other expression on social media relative to the number of likes.

verb

Definitions

  1. (social media) To respond to a post or message on social media in a greater number than the number of likes the post receives.

    Example: The schoolchildren ganged up to ratio the school catering over its shamefully undemocratic inclusion of vegetables in meals.