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ratio

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/

The English word “ratio” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A number representing a comparison between two named things.
  2. The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).
  3. 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.

verb

  1. 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.

interjection

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

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ratiō. Doublet of ration and reason.

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