Ratio vs. Radio

Rationoun

A number representing a comparison between two named things.

Rationoun

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

Rationoun

(legal) Short for ratio decidendi.

Rationoun

The relation which one quantity or magnitude has to another of the same kind. It is expressed by the quotient of the division of the first by the second; thus, the ratio of 3 to 6 is expressed by

Rationoun

Hence, fixed relation of number, quantity, or degree; rate; proportion; as, the ratio of representation in Congress.

Rationoun

the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)

Rationoun

the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other

Ratio

In mathematics, a ratio indicates how many times one number contains another. For example, if there are eight oranges and six lemons in a bowl of fruit, then the ratio of oranges to lemons is eight to six (that is, 8∶6, which is equivalent to the ratio 4∶3).

Radionoun

(uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.

Radionoun

(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.

Radionoun

(countable) On-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media.

Radionoun

(countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.

Radionoun

The continuous broadcasting of sound recordings via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.

Radioverb

(ambitransitive) To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator).

Radioverb

(transitive) To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications.

Radionoun

medium for communication

Radionoun

an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals

Radionoun

a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves

Radioverb

transmit messages via radio waves;

Radioadjective

indicating radiation or radioactivity;

Radio

Radio is the technology of signaling and communicating using radio waves. Radio waves are electromagnetic waves of frequency between 30 hertz (Hz) and 300 gigahertz (GHz).