in proportion

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: proportional sense 1

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The more routine work that technology removes from that process, the more projects those teams can evaluate without hiring in proportion to demand. — Shiva Dhawan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The computing-power asset base that's being constructed by neoclouds to serve that duopoly requires a degree of cash flow for those businesses that isn't yet scaling in proportion to the investment, Lovelock said. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 These treats should always be given in moderation and in proportion to the size of your dog. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 July 2026 The county’s tax rate is projected to remain the same in 2027, which means tax revenues will go up in proportion to property value increases, with adjustments for homestead exemptions. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in proportion

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First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in proportion was in 1888

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“In proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20proportion. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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