/pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/, /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/ i

Definitions

1. noun

a rate or proportion expressed as a fraction of 100, especially as a percentage of a total.

“The store offers a 10% discount on all items this weekend.”

2. noun

a quantity or amount expressed as a percentage.

“The sales team exceeded their percentage target for the quarter.”

3. verb

to increase or decrease something by a certain percentage.

“The company will percentage its profits by 5% next year.”