Percent: meaning, definitions and examples

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percent

[ pərˈsɛnt ]

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mathematics

A percentage is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It is often used to represent proportions, especially in finance and statistics.

Synonyms

fraction, part, proportion, ratio

Examples of usage

He scored 90 percent in the exam.
The company saw a 10% increase in profits.
What percentage of the population is under 30?
She saved 20 percent of her income.
The tax rate is set at 7 percent.

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general usage

A percentage can also refer to a share of something, often in terms of influence, importance, or a portion of a whole.

Synonyms

amount, part, portion, share

Examples of usage

He has a high percentage of the company's shares.
There is a large percentage of students interested in science.
The team has a significant percentage of the market.
A small percentage of the budget is allocated for research.
She holds a large percentage of the power in the organization.

Translations

Translations of the word "percent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 porcentagem

🇮🇳 प्रतिशत

🇩🇪 Prozent

🇮🇩 persentase

🇺🇦 відсоток

🇵🇱 procent

🇯🇵 パーセント

🇫🇷 pourcentage

🇪🇸 porcentaje

🇹🇷 yüzde

🇰🇷 백분율

🇸🇦 نسبة مئوية

🇨🇿 procento

🇸🇰 percento

🇨🇳 百分比

🇸🇮 odstotek

🇮🇸 prósenta

🇰🇿 пайыз

🇬🇪 პროცენტი

🇦🇿 faiz

🇲🇽 porcentaje

Word origin

The word 'percent' originated from the Latin phrase 'per centum', meaning 'by the hundred'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to denote a proportion or rate per hundred. The concept of percentages has been fundamental in various fields such as mathematics, finance, and statistics, allowing for easy comparison and representation of data.