Proportionality
noun
The quality of being proportional.
The proportionality between exporting and importing goods must be maintained in the economy.
Often appears as...
- principle of proportionality
- breach of proportionality
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Formal
Academic
noun
A mathematical concept where two quantities always have the same ratio.
She found a direct proportionality between the speed of the car and the distance traveled.
Often appears as...
- direct proportionality
- inverse proportionality
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Academic
noun
A legal principle where a restriction must be proportionate to its aim.
The judge applied the rule of proportionality to determine the sentence.
Often appears as...
- test of proportionality
- standard of proportionality
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Formal, Approving
Legal
noun
The quality of being proportional.
The proportionality between exporting and importing goods must be maintained in the economy.
Often appears as...
- principle of proportionality
- breach of proportionality
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A mathematical concept where two quantities always have the same ratio.
She found a direct proportionality between the speed of the car and the distance traveled.
Often appears as...
- direct proportionality
- inverse proportionality
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A legal principle where a restriction must be proportionate to its aim.
The judge applied the rule of proportionality to determine the sentence.
Often appears as...
- test of proportionality
- standard of proportionality
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Legal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Economic Implication
Think of proportionality as a balance necessary for healthy economic interactions.
To avoid inflation, the government monitors the proportionality of supply and demand.
Pro Tip 2/2Justice Fairness
In social contexts, proportionality reflects the fairness of rewards or punishments.
The proportionality of the punishment with the crime was questioned by the public.
Pro Tip 1/2Economic Implication
Think of proportionality as a balance necessary for healthy economic interactions.
To avoid inflation, the government monitors the proportionality of supply and demand.
Pro Tip 2/2Justice Fairness
In social contexts, proportionality reflects the fairness of rewards or punishments.
The proportionality of the punishment with the crime was questioned by the public.
Pro Tip 1/2Economic Implication
Think of proportionality as a balance necessary for healthy economic interactions.
To avoid inflation, the government monitors the proportionality of supply and demand.
Pro Tip 2/2Justice Fairness
In social contexts, proportionality reflects the fairness of rewards or punishments.
The proportionality of the punishment with the crime was questioned by the public.
Compare with
balanceconformityconsistencyconsonancecorrespondenceequilibriumharmonyparity
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Equality, sports, and...
The three tests are proportionality, progress, and satisfied interests. A school can pick which test to follow. Proportionality means that girls should receive the same percentage of athletic opportunities
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What really matters at...
and to this we are called to make space, adjust, grow. It can be really good to realize forces larger than ourselves. They bring proportionality, like a cosmic right-sizing.
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Safari Live - Day 288 PIPE...
of that big male lion there in that smaller camera in the Buffalo looking at those two sizes in proportionality to the small cub no shots going on just listen for a second
Video examples
Equality, sports, and...
The three tests are proportionality, progress, and satisfied interests. A school can pick which test to follow. Proportionality means that girls should receive the same percentage of athletic opportunities
Video examples
What really matters at...
and to this we are called to make space, adjust, grow. It can be really good to realize forces larger than ourselves. They bring proportionality, like a cosmic right-sizing.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 288 PIPE...
of that big male lion there in that smaller camera in the Buffalo looking at those two sizes in proportionality to the small cub no shots going on just listen for a second
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Sebastian Junger
American Author
What is and isn't justified by military necessity is, naturally, open to interpretation. One of the key concepts, though, is the law of proportionality. A military attack that results in civilian casualties - 'collateral damage' - is acceptable as long as the military benefits outweigh the price that is paid by humanity.
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Cory Booker
American Politician
We need to look at the totality of the things that we're labeling as violent and really examine whether we need to have some more proportionality in terms of the punishment fitting the crime that's done. The bright line that we have right now, between violent and nonviolent, does not account for shades of gray.
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Emily Thornberry
British Politician
AV does not bring you greater proportionality - and there is a tendency for parties to gang up on one of the major ones to run an 'anyone but' campaign.
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Mark Walport
British Scientist
Common sense, proportionality, and judgment are the skills we must seek in those we choose to regulate our lives.
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
If God thinks proportionality is fair who are we to say that it is unfair?
Quote examples
Sebastian Junger
American Author
What is and isn't justified by military necessity is, naturally, open to interpretation. One of the key concepts, though, is the law of proportionality. A military attack that results in civilian casualties - 'collateral damage' - is acceptable as long as the military benefits outweigh the price that is paid by humanity.
Quote examples
Cory Booker
American Politician
We need to look at the totality of the things that we're labeling as violent and really examine whether we need to have some more proportionality in terms of the punishment fitting the crime that's done. The bright line that we have right now, between violent and nonviolent, does not account for shades of gray.
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Emily Thornberry
British Politician
AV does not bring you greater proportionality - and there is a tendency for parties to gang up on one of the major ones to run an 'anyone but' campaign.
Quote examples
Mark Walport
British Scientist
Common sense, proportionality, and judgment are the skills we must seek in those we choose to regulate our lives.
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
If God thinks proportionality is fair who are we to say that it is unfair?
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