percentage

B2
Pronunciation
/pəˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/
/pɚˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

The amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100; a part of a whole.

Example Sentences
  • A high percentage of secondary school leavers take a gap year.
2 Definition

A share of the sales, profits, gross margin or similar.

Example Sentences
  • She gets a percentage for every vacuum cleaner sold.
3 Definition

Benefit or advantage.

Example Sentences
  • There was no percentage in staying at home.