ratio
A number representing a comparison between two named things.
Noun 3 meanings
A number representing a comparison between two named things.
The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).
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 meaning
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.”
Interjection 1 meaning
Indicates disagreement with a post the user disagrees with or dislikes.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ratiō. Doublet of ration and reason.
RATIO at a glance
RATIO has 5 letters and scores 5 points in Scrabble (R 1 + A 1 + T 1 + I 1 + O 1) and 5 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,762 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with ratio
All rhymes- PATIO7
One letter away
- RADIO6
- PATIO7
- RATOO5
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