percentage

noun B1

Meaning

A percentage is a way to show how much of something there is compared to 100 parts.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "percentage" with "percent"; remember that "percentage" is used for a part of a whole, while "percent" is used with a specific number.

Example Sentences

The percentage of people who exercise is increasing every year .
The percentage of students who failed the test is not high .
What percentage of people like this new movie ?
What percentage of students passed the exam last year ?

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