per
cent
1
in or for every one hundred, shown by the symbol (%)
- She scored 95 percent on her math exam, earning top marks in the class.
- The company's profits increased 10 percent compared to the previous quarter.
- The population of the city grew 3 percent last year, indicating steady urban expansion.
- Inflation rose by 2 percent last month.
- The company offers a discount of 20 percent for bulk orders.
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