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Percentage

🇬🇧 UK /["/pəˈsentɪdʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pərˈsentɪdʒ/"]/

Meaning of Percentage

the number, amount or rate of something, expressed as if it is part of a total that is 100; a part or share of a whole

In simple words: A part of a whole expressed in hundredths.

Percentage in a sentence

• The percentage of students passing the exam has increased this year.
• A high percentage of the population prefers online shopping.
• He received a small percentage of the total prize money.
• The percentage shown on the chart represents growth over the last decade.
• In this survey, what percentage of people are satisfied with their jobs?
• She calculated the percentage of marks she needed to pass the course.
• An increasing percentage of the budget will go towards renewable energy.

How to use Percentage

Used in math, finance, and statistics to describe a fraction of a total. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler terms like 'part' might be more understandable.

Grammar pattern

percentage + of + amount

Memory hint

Think of 'percent' and add 'age' — it's like calculating a score in school.

Related words

Collocations with Percentage

• considerable
• high
• huge
• calculate
• determine
• estimate
• decline
• decrease
• drop
• point
• rate
• figure
• percentage of
• in percentage terms
• on a percentage basis
• considerable
• high
• huge
• calculate
• determine
• estimate
• decline
• decrease
• drop
• point
• rate
• figure
• percentage of
• in percentage terms
• on a percentage basis

Synonyms for Percentage

• portion
• fraction
• share
• rate
• proportion

Opposites of Percentage

• whole
• total

Common mistakes with Percentage

• Confused with 'percent' — remember 'percentage' is used for a specific quantity.
• 'Percentage' is often misused as a countable noun; it's usually uncountable.
• 'Percentage' can be incorrectly pluralized as 'percentages' when not necessary.

Frequently asked questions about Percentage

What does Percentage mean?

A part of a whole expressed in hundredths.

What is the definition of Percentage?

the number, amount or rate of something, expressed as if it is part of a total that is 100; a part or share of a whole

How do you use Percentage in a sentence?

The percentage of students passing the exam has increased this year.

Can you give another example of Percentage?

A high percentage of the population prefers online shopping.

What are synonyms for Percentage?

Common alternatives include portion, fraction, share, rate, proportion.

What is the opposite of Percentage?

Opposite meanings include whole, total.

What words go with Percentage?

It commonly pairs with considerable, high, huge, calculate, determine, estimate, decline, decrease, drop, point, rate, figure, percentage of, in percentage terms, on a percentage basis, considerable, high, huge, calculate, determine, estimate, decline, decrease, drop, point, rate, figure, percentage of, in percentage terms, on a percentage basis.

What are common mistakes when using Percentage?

Confused with 'percent' — remember 'percentage' is used for a specific quantity. 'Percentage' is often misused as a countable noun; it's usually uncountable. 'Percentage' can be incorrectly pluralized as 'percentages' when not necessary.

How do you pronounce Percentage?

US: /["/pərˈsentɪdʒ/"]/, UK: /["/pəˈsentɪdʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Percentage?

Used in math, finance, and statistics to describe a fraction of a total. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler terms like 'part' might be more understandable.

What CEFR level is Percentage?

"Percentage" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.