Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
percentage
Noun
/pərˈsɛn.tɪdʒ/
Definition
A percentage is a fraction or ratio expressed as a part of 100.
Examples
- The exam scores were converted into a percentage to assess student performance.
- A discount of 20 percent will be applied to your total bill.
- Only a small percentage of the population voted in the election.
Meaning
It indicates how much of something is represented in relation to a whole, typically used to compare sizes, quantities, or interests in a specific context.
Synonyms
- Fraction
- Proportion
- Ratio
- Share
