per cent
Britishadverb
noun
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a percentage or proportion
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(often plural) securities yielding a rate of interest as specified
he bought three percents
Etymology
Origin of per cent
C16: from Medieval Latin per centum out of every hundred
Example Sentences
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The University of Southern Denmark and the British metal and catalyst company Ceimig are exploring ways to cut iridium use by up to 75 per cent.
From Science Daily
They are also developing recycling methods that could recover around 90 per cent of the iridium still needed.
From Science Daily
The organisations say that they collectively support or implement more than half of all food assistance in Gaza, 60 per cent of field hospital operations and all inpatient treatment for children suffering severe acute malnutrition.
From Barron's
Saturday's potentially pivotal stage finishes at the summit of Jebel Hafeet after a 10.6 km climb with an average gradient of 6.9 per cent.
From Barron's
With GDP growth forecast at a meagre one per cent this year, the captains of Germany Inc have harshly attacked the leader of Germany's pro-business party.
From Barron's
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