the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)
"The chef adjusted the recipe because the ratio of flour to water was off, making the dough too sticky."
the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
"an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations"
"a dry martini has a large proportion of gin"
A number representing a comparison between two named things.
"The new recipe calls for a butter-to-flour ratio of three to one to achieve the perfect texture."
In plain English: A ratio is a way of comparing two numbers to show how much of one thing there is compared to another.
"The ratio of boys to girls in our class is almost even."
To respond to a post or message on social media in a greater number than the number of likes the post receives.
"She noticed that her comment section had reached a ratio where people were replying more frequently than they were liking her latest photo."
In plain English: To ratio means to adjust something so that it fits perfectly with what you have already done.
"The new ratio between the two groups is almost even now."
Usage: Use this verb when your replies to a social media post outnumber its likes, indicating high engagement relative to approval. It specifically describes responding more frequently than users liking the content itself.
The word ratio comes from the Latin term ratiō, which originally meant a calculation or account. It entered English as a doublet alongside "ration" and "reason," sharing the same root but developing distinct meanings over time.