Percentage
Noun
UK
/pəˈsen.tɪdʒ/
US
/pɚˈsen.tɪdʒ/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A value expressed as a part of one hundred.
Example
"The pass percentage was very high this year."
"A large percentage of students preferred online classes."
"The company tracked sales percentage to understand growth and customer interest."
Explanation
A percentage is a number that shows how much something is out of one hundred. It is another way of expressing per cent (symbol %), but it shows a value, result, or amount expressed as part of one hundred or of a total. Percentages are used in exams, surveys, business reports, and statistics. They help compare parts of a whole in a clear and easy way, especially when looking at changes, success rates, or results.