per
cent
age
Plural
percentages
1
a number or amount expressed as a fraction of 100
- The percentage of students who passed the exam increased significantly this year.
- She calculated the percentage of the budget allocated for marketing expenses.
- The percentage of elderly population is expected to rise in the next decade.
- What percentage of your income do you spend on rent each month?
- The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by a significant percentage over the next five years.
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