倍率

Meaning

1. n
   magnification; leverage; amplification; scaling factor; scale factor
2. n
   competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio

Example sentences

• 有名大学は倍率が高いから受験者も必死です。

  The acceptance rates for famous universities are low, so examinees must try their hardest to get in.