magnitude vs proportion

magnitude

noun
  • The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something. 

  • A measure of the energy released by an earthquake (e.g. on the Richter scale). 

  • A number, assigned to something, such that it may be compared to others numerically 

  • An order of magnitude. 

  • Of a vector, the norm, most commonly, the two-norm. 

  • The apparent brightness of a star, with lower magnitudes being brighter; apparent magnitude 

  • A ratio of intensity expressed as a logarithm. 

proportion

noun
  • The relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to magnitude, quantity, or degree. 

  • Harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole. 

  • A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number. 

  • A statement of equality between two ratios. 

  • Size. 

  • Proper or equal share. 

verb
  • To form symmetrically. 

  • To set or render in proportion. 

  • To divide into proper shares; to apportion. 

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