What does percentage mean?
Percentage means The amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100; a part of a whole..
Percentage
/pə(ɹ)ˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ · noun
Meaning
The amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100; a part of a whole..
Definitions by Sense
- The amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100; a part of a whole.
- A share of the sales, profits, gross margin or similar.
- (informal) Benefit or advantage.
Example Sentences
A high percentage of secondary school leavers take a gap year.
The replacement percentages are based largely on household spending data from the Department of Labor's Consumer Expenditure Survey.
Kramer said California’s legislation is weak compared to the laws in Norway and other European countries, which require a certain percentage of women on boards.
She gets a percentage for every vacuum cleaner sold.
There was no percentage in staying at home.
Synonyms for percentage
Antonyms for percentage
Related Words
Word Forms
- percentages
- per-centage
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for percentage?
Common synonyms include centage, part, portion, share.
What is the opposite of percentage?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use percentage in a sentence?
A high percentage of secondary school leavers take a gap year.
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