Percentile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəɹˈsɛn.taɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Percentile is a noun meaning (statistics) Any one of the hundred groups so divided.
Meaning
(statistics) Any one of the hundred groups so divided.
More Meanings
- (statistics) Any of the ninety-nine points that divide an ordered distribution into one hundred parts, each containing one per cent of the population.
Example Sentences
She is highly intelligent—she has an IQ in the top percentile.
Word Forms
- percentiles
Synonyms for percentile
Depending on context, synonyms include centile.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quartile, percentage, category, beyond, top, quintile.
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