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[ adjective ] being in due proportion
Used in print (Public Papers of the Presidents of the U.S. D. D....)Traditionally , rates_of_pay for retired military_personnel have been proportionate to current rates_of_pay for active personnel . The 1958 military pay act departed from this established formula by providing_for a 6 % increase rather than a proportionate increase for everyone retired prior to its effective date of June 1 , 1958 . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] agreeing in amount, magnitude, or degree
Synonyms Examples "the figures are large but the corresponding totals next year will be larger" Used in print (The Atlanta Constitution...)The jurors said they realize `` a proportionate distribution of these funds might disable this program in our less populous counties '' . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities
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