the proportion of one thing to another expressed as a percentage or fraction; the number of times one quantity contains another. If you have 4 drivers for 2 trucks the ratio would be 2 to 1 or 2 drivers to each truck.
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a fixed relation in degree, number, etc., between two similar things; proportion. —New Slant on Life Glossary Final approval 28.1.90