Definitions

1. noun

A measure of central tendency calculated from a set of data by dividing it into ten equal parts, with each part representing one decile.

“The sales report showed that the company’s revenue fell into the lower deciles of the industry average.”

2. noun

A group or division of ten equal parts of a data set or distribution.

“The deciles were used to calculate the median income of the city’s residents.”

3. noun

A person or thing ranked or classified as being among the best or most excellent ten percent.

“The athlete was a top decile in her sport, breaking numerous records throughout her career.”