percentile

/pərsənˈtɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A statistical measure indicating the relative position of an individual’s score or achievement within a group, expressed as a percentage of the group’s total distribution.

“According to the test results, her IQ is at the 90th percentile, indicating above-average intelligence.”

Synonyms

  • percent
  • quantile
  • rank

Antonyms

  • average
  • mean