ratio

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the relation between things with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree

   The ratio of the height and width of a square is 1.

2. 2
   noun

   A number representing a comparison between two named things.

   Scientists believe that the sex ratio is equal at conception, explained Steven Orzack, president and senior research scientist of the Fresh Pond Research Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

3. 3
   verb

   To respond to a post or message on social media in a greater number than the number of likes the post receives, especially to condemn or mock the original poster.

   The politician's post was quickly ratioed due to its controversial nature.

4. 4
   intj

   Indicates disagreement with a post the user disagrees with or dislikes.

   L + ratio

5. 5
   noun

   the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)

6. 6
   noun

   Ellipsis of ratio decidendi.

7. 7
   noun

   The number of comments to a post or other expression on social media relative to the number of likes; a high ratio suggests disagreement with the contents of the original post.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ratiō. Doublet of ration and reason.