Proportion vs. Sum
Proportionnoun
(countable) A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.
Proportionnoun
(uncountable) Harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole.
Proportionnoun
(countable) Proper or equal share.
Proportionnoun
The relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to magnitude, quantity, or degree.
Proportionnoun
A statement of equality between two ratios.
Proportionnoun
Size.
Proportionverb
(arts) To set or render in proportion.
Proportionnoun
The relation or adaptation of one portion to another, or to the whole, as respect magnitude, quantity, or degree; comparative relation; ratio; as, the proportion of the parts of a building, or of the body.
Proportionnoun
Harmonic relation between parts, or between different things of the same kind; symmetrical arrangement or adjustment; symmetry; as, to be out of proportion.
Proportionnoun
The portion one receives when a whole is distributed by a rule or principle; equal or proper share; lot.
Proportionnoun
A part considered comparatively; a share.
Proportionnoun
The equality or similarity of ratios, especially of geometrical ratios; or a relation among quantities such that the quotient of the first divided by the second is equal to that of the third divided by the fourth; - called also geometrical proportion, in distinction from arithmetical proportion, or that in which the difference of the first and second is equal to the difference of the third and fourth.
Proportionnoun
The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three given terms, together with the one sought, are proportional.
Proportionverb
To adjust in a suitable proportion, as one thing or one part to another; as, to proportion the size of a building to its height; to proportion our expenditures to our income.
Proportionverb
To form with symmetry or suitableness, as the parts of the body.
Proportionverb
To divide into equal or just shares; to apportion.
Proportionnoun
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
Proportionnoun
magnitude or extent;
Proportionnoun
balance among the parts of something
Proportionnoun
harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design);
Proportionverb
give pleasant proportions to;
Proportionverb
adjust in size relative to other things
Proportionnoun
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Proportionnoun
the relationship of one thing to another in terms of quantity, size, or number; ratio
Proportionnoun
the comparative measurements or size of different parts of a whole
Proportionnoun
dimensions; size
Proportionnoun
the correct, attractive, or ideal relationship between one thing and another or between the parts of a whole
Proportionverb
adjust or regulate (something) so that it has a particular or suitable relationship to something else
Sumnoun
A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
Sumnoun
(often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
Sumnoun
A quantity of money.
Sumnoun
A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium.
Sumnoun
A central idea or point.
Sumnoun
The utmost degree.
Sumnoun
(obsolete) An old English measure of corn equal to the quarter.
Sumnoun
The basic unit of money in Kyrgyzstan.
Sumnoun
The basic unit of money in Uzbekistan.
Sumverb
(transitive) To add together.
Sumverb
(transitive) To give a summary of.
Sumpronoun
eye dialect of some
Sumdeterminer
eye dialect of some
Sumnoun
The aggregate of two or more numbers, magnitudes, quantities, or particulars; the amount or whole of any number of individuals or particulars added together; as, the sum of 5 and 7 is 12.
Sumnoun
A quantity of money or currency; any amount, indefinitely; as, a sum of money; a small sum, or a large sum.
Sumnoun
The principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium; as, this is the sum of all the evidence in the case; this is the sum and substance of his objections.
Sumnoun
Height; completion; utmost degree.
Sumnoun
A problem to be solved, or an example to be wrought out.
Sumverb
To bring together into one whole; to collect into one amount; to cast up, as a column of figures; to ascertain the totality of; - usually with up.
Sumverb
To bring or collect into a small compass; to comprise in a few words; to condense; - usually with up.
Sumverb
To have (the feathers) full grown; to furnish with complete, or full-grown, plumage.
Sumnoun
a quantity of money;
Sumnoun
a quantity obtained by addition
Sumnoun
the final aggregate;
Sumnoun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience;
Sumnoun
the whole amount
Sumnoun
the basic unit of money in Uzbekistan
Sumnoun
a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets;
Sumverb
be a summary of;
Sumverb
determine the sum of;
