correct ratio

collocation in English

meaningsofcorrectandratio

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correct
adjective
uk
/kəˈrekt/us
/kəˈrekt/
in agreement with the true facts or with what is ...
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ratio
noun[C]
uk
/ˈreɪ.ʃi.əʊ/us
/ˈreɪ.ʃi.oʊ/
the relationship between two groups or amounts that expresses how much bigger one is than ...
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(Definition ofcorrectandratiofrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Thecorrectratiobased on modern scientific measurement is 1,507 to 1,508 (as discussed earlier).
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It is by no means established whether that ratio is to the fourth power or, beyond that, whether it is indeed thecorrectratio.
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The point about the consortium is that if the institutions get together thecorrectratiocan be achieved.
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There is no universal and permanent right andcorrectratiobetween housing for rent and housing for owner-occupation.
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It appears to me that if we were to proceed upon thecorrectratiowe could justifiably plead for a much lower percentage of indirect taxation.
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Secondly, there must be acorrectratiobetween the number of prize tickets and the number of tickets that do not carry prizes in each batch of tickets sold.
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My point was simply how do you specify what thecorrectratioshould be when user needs vary so very widely once one has brought together those two definitions?
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Berzelius was annoyed to keep on getting thecorrectratio1.33.
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The design was praised for its unobtrusiveness,correctratioand the accuracy of its action.
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A circle was used in this picture to ensure that the recipients use thecorrectratioof horizontal to vertical height in picture reconstruction.
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These intermediate gears allow thecorrectratioand direction to be set for cutting threads or worm gears.
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Attaining thecorrectratioof foam requires close attention while steaming the milk, thus making the cappuccino one of the most difficult espresso-based beverages to make properly.
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The better models offer a harmonious combination of arm and leg exercise in the correct ratios.
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