per cent

/pərˈsɛnt/ adjective A2

Meaning

"Per cent" means a part of a hundred. For example, 50 per cent means 50 out of 100.
💡 "Per cent" is often written as "%" in short form.

Example Sentences

The price is ten per cent cheaper today .
The price is ten per cent higher today .

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