Meaning & use
proportionally
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In a way that corresponds in size, amount, or degree to something else.
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Taxes are calculated proportionally to income.
The budget grew proportionally as the company hired more staff.
A note on using this word
Often confused with 'disproportionately,' which describes an amount that does not correspond as expected.
Words with a similar meaning
proportionatelycorrespondingly
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