proportion

noun1 of 2

an amount that is a part of a whole thing

• “The main thing is to keep a sense of proportion.”Tatoeba
• “Matter will be damaged in direct proportion to its value.”Tatoeba

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verb2 of 2

To divide into proper shares; to apportion.