ra·tio
ˈrā-shē-ˌō
-(ˌ)shō
plural ratios
1
a
: the indicated quotient of two mathematical expressions
b
: the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things : proportion
2
: the expression of the relative values of gold and silver as determined by a country's currency laws
ratioed; ratioing; ratios
: to give considerably more negative than positive responses or reactions to (a social media post, user, etc.)
… users have ratioed the U.S. president, with many expressing disappointment and anger.—Amanda Yeo
On Twitter, Variety's review got ratioed for a headline calling First Kill a "tired take" on "teen lesbian vampires," with folks piling on to rightfully call out the irony of labeling one of the only TV shows centered on a young lesbian love story "tired."—Jess Joho
also
: to respond to or comment on (another post, user, etc. on social media) and receive considerably more positive responses or reactions than the original post, user, etc.
Thomas' tweet ratioed the White Sox with over 2,000 likes and 218 retweets compared to 264 likes and 88 retweets on the original post … —Andrés Soto
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“Ratio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ratio. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.
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