˜yÐÄvlog

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proportionment

[ pruh-pawr-shuhn-muhnt, -pohr- ]

noun

  1. the act of proportioning.
  2. the state of being proportioned. proportioned.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of proportionment1

First recorded in 1690–1700; proportion + -ment
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Example Sentences

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There was pot the slightest proportionment of the punishment to the offence.

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For, be sure that when it comes to the picking of these lots, even the best of sons will pick the plums, and when such an one as Tom Hamon is in question it is as well to mingle the plums and the sloes with an exactitude of proportionment that will allow of no advantage either way.

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By those only who do not pay enough; they will pay what they ought, according to a just proportionment, and nobody will be aggrieved.

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