Pronunciation

/%pərˈsentɪdʒ/

Definitions

• Noun: A fraction or ratio expressed as a number followed by a percent sign (%), indicating the proportion of a whole. For example: “50% of the students passed the exam.”
• Adjective: Characterizing a proportion or degree, often used to describe a part out of a whole. For example: “The project is 80% complete.”

Phrases

• “Percentage point” refers to a single unit of change in a percentage.
• “Up to X percent” expresses a range of possible percentages.
• “A drop in percentage” signifies a decrease.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company saw a 15% increase in sales this quarter.”
• Adjective: “Her savings account has grown by 2% this year.”
• “The new policy aims to reduce crime by 30% in the next two years.”

Synonyms

• Rate
• Proportion
• Fraction
• Ratio
• Share
• Per cent
• Decimal equivalent (e.g., 50% = 0.5)

Antonyms

• None (percentages are not typically compared directly; they represent relative values)