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percentage

1 of 1noun
/pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/
Forms:percentages
1

a number or amount expressed as a fraction of 100

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  • 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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2

a personal gain or advantage