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percentage

/pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does percentage mean?

noun

A part or share of 100, often expressed as a fraction or a number between 0 and 1. A percentage is a way of expressing a value as a fraction of 100.

Example

"The company's profits increased by 25% last year."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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