percentage

/pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/
noun
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Definition

1

A number or rate that is expressed as a fraction of 100

The company's sales increased by a percentage that exceeded their expectations.

2

A part of a whole, expressed as a fraction of 100

What percentage of your income do you save each month?

Synonyms

proportionOften implies a relationship between parts of a whole fractionMore general, can be expressed in different ways, not just as a percentage ratioCompares the size of two things, often used in mathematics and science

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