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Vocabulary Entry
percent
|noun • adjective • verb
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N
noun
A part or portion of something, expressed in terms of a fraction of 100.
Example Sentences
"She received a ten percent discount on her purchase."
"The school reported a ninety percent graduation rate."
"They need to save at least twenty percent of their income each month."
A
adjective
Expressing a proportion or rate in relation to 100; often used to describe something measured in hundredths.
Example Sentences
"The sales report showed a percent increase in revenue."
"He is in the top ten percent of his class in grades."
"The company offers a percent bonus for outstanding performance."
V
verb
To calculate or express as a percentage.
Example Sentences
"We need to percent the total amount to get a clearer understanding of the costs."
"It's essential to percent the results for accurate reporting."
"They will percent the profits to determine the share for each partner."