comparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size, quantity, number, etc.; ratio.

proper relation between things or parts

to have tastes way out of proportion to one's financial means.

relative size or extent.

proportions, dimensions or size

a rock of gigantic proportions.

a portion or part in its relation to the whole

A large proportion of the debt remains.

symmetry, harmony, or balance

an architect with a sense of proportion.

the significance of a thing or event that an objective view reveals

You must try to see these mishaps in proportion.

Mathematics . a relation of four quantities such that the first divided by the second is equal to the third divided by the fourth; the equality of ratios. Compare rule of three .

Archaic . analogy; comparison.

to adjust in proper proportion or relation, as to size, quantity, etc.

to balance or harmonize the proportions of.

noun

disproportion , imbalance , unevenness

noun

admeasurement , amplitude , apportionment , breadth , bulk , capacity , cut , degree , dimension , distribution , division , equation , expanse , extent , fraction , magnitude , measure , measurement , part , percentage , portion , quota , rate , ratio , relationship , scale , scope , segment , share , volume , agreement , congruity , correspondence , harmony , symmetry , balance , commensurability , commensuration , correlation , perspective , ration , relation

verb

accommodate , attune , conform , coordinate , integrate , reconcile , tune