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/pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/
A ratio or fraction expressed as a part of 100.
Nouns
As in proportion or share
Strongest matches:
- proportion
- ratio
- fraction
- portion
- share
Weak matches:
- segment
- piece
- slice
- part
- component
Nouns
As in rate or degree
Strongest matches:
- rate
- degree
- level
- extent
Weak matches:
- scale
- measure
- intensity
- magnitude
Nouns
As in interest or profit
Strongest matches:
- interest
- yield
- return
- profit
Weak matches:
- gain
- earnings
- proceeds
- income
Antonyms:
whole, entirety, total, completeness
Usage examples:
1. Sarah realized that a large percentage of her monthly income was going towards eating out.
2. The teacher explained that the percentage increase in test scores was a direct result of the new study techniques implemented in class.
3. In the report, it was highlighted that a significant percentage of the forest area had been affected by the recent wildfires.