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Percent

pərˈsɛnt
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
200 - 300
200 - 300
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A proportion or ratio calculated per 100.

Voorbeeld: The interest rate is 5 percent.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic, financial, and statistical contexts
Opmerking: Commonly used in calculations and comparisons where values are expressed as parts of 100.

To a very great degree; absolutely.

Voorbeeld: I am one hundred percent sure about my decision.
Gebruik: informalContext: casual conversations, expressing certainty
Opmerking: Used informally to emphasize certainty or completeness.

Synoniemen van Percent

percentage

Percentage refers to a proportion or rate per hundred.
Voorbeeld: The percentage of students who passed the exam was 85%.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: She received a portion of the profits, equivalent to 20%.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: Three-quarters, or 75%, of the work is completed.
Opmerking: 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.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Percent

A hundred percent

This phrase means completely or entirely. It emphasizes certainty or completeness.
Voorbeeld: I am a hundred percent sure that I locked the door before leaving.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: The unemployment rate increased by two percentage points.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: She scored in the 90th percentile rank on the standardized test.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: The Latin term 'per centum' means 'by the hundred,' and eventually evolved into the modern 'percent.'
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: There's a fifty percent chance of rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: His weight falls in the 75th percentile for his age group.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: The store is offering zero percent interest financing for the first year.
Opmerking: In this context, 'percent' is used to specify the rate of interest applied to a financial transaction, with 'zero percent' signaling no interest.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Percent

Percent

A commonly shortened form of the word 'percent', used informally in spoken language.
Voorbeeld: Let's tip the waiter 20 percent.
Opmerking: 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'.
Voorbeeld: I'll give it 100% effort.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: She's a 110 percenter when it comes to fitness.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: Let's percentify the discounts for the sale.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: Throw in an extra five percs for good measure.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: I'd say there's a 50-50 chance, just a P.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: Let me perco that for you real quick.
Opmerking: The slang term 'perco' is a casual and playful variation of 'percent', often used in friendly or familiar conversations for quick reference.

Percent - Voorbeelden

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.

Grammatica van Percent

Percent - Zelfstandig naamwoord (Noun) / Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: percent
Vervoegingen
Bijwoord (Adverb): percent
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): percent, percents
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): percent
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
percent bevat 2 lettergrepen: per • cent
Fonetische transcriptie: pər-ˈsent
per cent , pər ˈsent (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Percent - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
percent: 200 - 300 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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