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percent
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in or for every one hundred, shown by the symbol (%)
Example
She scored 95 percent on her math exam, earning top marks in the class.
The company's profits increased 10 percent compared to the previous quarter.
The population of the city grew 3 percent last year, indicating steady urban expansion.
percent
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representing a portion of a whole, obtained by dividing the specified quantity by 100
Example
You can earn a 10 percent discount if you sign up today.
Percent
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a fraction of 100, commonly used to show proportions, rates, or comparisons
Example
The store offered a discount of 20 percent on all items.
She scored in the top one percent of all test takers.
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