ratio

noun

A number representing a comparison between two named things.

(arithmetic) The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).

(Internet) 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.

(law) Ellipsis of ratio decidendi. [(law) The legal principle or rationale on which a judicial decision is based.]

verb

(transitive, Internet slang) 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.

Roots

reorrat- · Latin · reckon, reason

Synonyms for ratio

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