proportionchart
nounUK /prəˈpɔːʃən tʃɑːt/
US /prəˈpɔːrʃən tʃɑːrt/
A proportion chart is a picture that shows how big or small parts are compared to the whole.
The teacher used a proportion chart to show how much of the class likes each color.
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2. A chart that shows the correct relative sizes of parts in a drawing or model.
The artist checked the proportion chart before drawing the tall building.
3. A table that lists equivalent ratios or fractions.
We used a proportion chart to find that 1/2 equals 2/4.
4. A visual guide showing how ingredients or materials should be mixed in set amounts.
The recipe's proportion chart told us how much water to add for each cup of rice.