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Percent
pərˈsɛnt
Extremely common
200 - 300
200 - 300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Percent -
A proportion or ratio calculated per 100.
Example: The interest rate is 5 percent.
Usage: formalContext: academic, financial, and statistical contexts
Note: Commonly used in calculations and comparisons where values are expressed as parts of 100.
To a very great degree; absolutely.
Example: I am one hundred percent sure about my decision.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations, expressing certainty
Note: Used informally to emphasize certainty or completeness.
Percent's synonyms
percentage
Percentage refers to a proportion or rate per hundred.
Example: The percentage of students who passed the exam was 85%.
Note: Percentage is commonly used interchangeably with percent, but it specifically denotes a rate or proportion out of 100.
portion
Portion refers to a part or share of a whole.
Example: She received a portion of the profits, equivalent to 20%.
Note: Portion is a more general term that can refer to any part or share, not necessarily tied to a specific percentage.
fraction
Fraction refers to a numerical quantity representing part of a whole.
Example: Three-quarters, or 75%, of the work is completed.
Note: Fraction specifically denotes a part of a whole expressed in terms of a numerator and a denominator, whereas percent is a ratio out of 100.
Percent expressions, common phrases
A hundred percent
This phrase means completely or entirely. It emphasizes certainty or completeness.
Example: I am a hundred percent sure that I locked the door before leaving.
Note: The phrase 'a hundred percent' is used for emphasis or to show full certainty, while 'percent' on its own simply represents a portion or ratio.
Percentage point
A unit used to measure the difference in percentages between two values.
Example: The unemployment rate increased by two percentage points.
Note: Unlike 'percent' which represents a proportion, 'percentage point' is a measure of the difference between two percentages.
Percentile rank
A statistical measure indicating the percentage of scores that are equal to or less than a given value.
Example: She scored in the 90th percentile rank on the standardized test.
Note: While 'percent' is a proportion, 'percentile rank' is a measure in statistics indicating a position relative to others in a distribution.
Per centum
An older term meaning 'by the hundred,' from which 'percent' is derived.
Example: The Latin term 'per centum' means 'by the hundred,' and eventually evolved into the modern 'percent.'
Note: This phrase is the Latin origin of the word 'percent,' highlighting its historical development.
Fifty percent chance
This phrase indicates a probability or likelihood of something happening.
Example: There's a fifty percent chance of rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Note: Using 'percent' in this context signifies a probability, while 'percent' on its own represents a fraction of a whole.
Percentile
A statistical measure indicating the value below which a given percentage of observations in a group of observations falls.
Example: His weight falls in the 75th percentile for his age group.
Note: While 'percent' signifies a portion, 'percentile' denotes a specific position in a dataset relative to others.
Zero percent interest
This phrase indicates that there is no interest charged on a loan or financing.
Example: The store is offering zero percent interest financing for the first year.
Note: In this context, 'percent' is used to specify the rate of interest applied to a financial transaction, with 'zero percent' signaling no interest.
Percent everyday (slang) expressions
Percent
A commonly shortened form of the word 'percent', used informally in spoken language.
Example: Let's tip the waiter 20 percent.
Note: The slang term 'percent' is a casual and abbreviated version of 'percent', used more commonly in informal conversations.
%
The symbol '%' is often used in spoken language to represent 'percent'.
Example: I'll give it 100% effort.
Note: The symbol '%' is a shorthand way to express 'percent', commonly used in informal contexts like texting or casual conversations.
Percenter
A slang term used to describe someone who gives more than 100% effort or dedication to something.
Example: She's a 110 percenter when it comes to fitness.
Note: The term 'percenter' emphasizes giving extra effort beyond the typical 100%, showcasing dedication or excellence in a particular area.
Percentify
To convert something into a percentage or to calculate a percentage value.
Example: Let's percentify the discounts for the sale.
Note: The term 'percentify' is a playful or informal way of expressing the act of converting or calculating percentages in a more casual setting.
Perc
A shortened slang term for 'percent', often used in casual or conversational contexts.
Example: Throw in an extra five percs for good measure.
Note: Similar to 'percent', 'perc' is a condensed form of the word, commonly utilized in informal conversations or written communication.
P
A colloquial abbreviation for the word 'percent', often used for brevity.
Example: I'd say there's a 50-50 chance, just a P.
Note: The letter 'P' serves as a quick and informal way to refer to 'percent', especially in spoken language or informal writing.
Perco
Informal slang for 'percent', used to indicate a quick calculation or estimate.
Example: Let me perco that for you real quick.
Note: The slang term 'perco' is a casual and playful variation of 'percent', often used in friendly or familiar conversations for quick reference.
Percent - Examples
The interest rate on my loan is 5 percent.
The price of the product increased by 10 percent.
Only 20 percent of the students passed the exam.
Percent grammar
Percent - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: percent
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): percent
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): percent, percents
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): percent
Syllables, Separation and Stress
percent Contains 2 syllables: per • cent
Phonetic transcription: pər-ˈsent
per cent , pər ˈsent (The red syllable is stressed)
Percent - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
percent: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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