(of a sporting event or exam) Final scores, marks, or placings
Plural for the amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100
“The percentage of students who rarely or never wore a bicycle helmet decreased during the years from 1991 to 2001.”
Plural for a share or portion of an amount
“There was no disagreement that she would be entitled to a certain percentage of the company's profit.”
Plural for a commission paid to an agent as a percentage of the total value or sale
“The more funds raised, the higher the percentage paid to the agent as a finder's fee.”
Plural for a measure of how often an event will occur
“Some of these patients, and we don't know the percentage that this will occur, will develop fibrosis.”
Plural for a sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance
Plural for a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the expenses
Plural for something given as a reward, prize, or incentive
Plural for the quality that renders something desirable or valuable
Plural for the act of something happening
Plural for a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position
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