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noun
(A CONNECTION BETWEEN PEOPLE OR GROUPS)
Their relationship is very strong. - Ihre Beziehung ist sehr stark.
(A QUANTITATIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NUMBERS)
The ratio of water to rice is important. - Der Verhältnis von Wasser zu Reis ist wichtig.
(A PART OR SHARE OF A WHOLE)
The proportion of the ingredients must be right. - Die Proportion der Zutaten muss stimmen.
(THE STATE OF SOMETHING OR SOMEONE)
The conditions for the project are clear. - Die Bedingungen für das Projekt sind klar.
(A MATTER OF CONCERN OR IMPORTANCE)
That is a serious affair. - Das ist eine ernste Angelegenheit.