percentage

/pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/
noun
  1. A rate, number, or amount in each hundred; a proportion or share.
    • The percentage of rainy days in April is about 40.
    • She calculated the percentage of her income spent on rent.
    • A high percentage of the population owns a smartphone.
  2. A share of profits or winnings; a commission or advantage.
    • He gets a percentage of the movie's box office earnings.
    • The salesperson earns a percentage of every sale.
    • They agreed to split the profits with a 50-50 percentage.
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