倍率

Meanings

1. Noun

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

• 有名ゆうめい大学だいがくは倍率ばいりつが高たかいから受験者じゅけんしゃも必死ひっしです。

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