Meaning of the word "per cent" in English
What does "per cent" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
per cent
US /pər ˈsent/
UK /pər ˈsent/
Adverb
1.
by a specified amount in or for every hundred
Example:
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The interest rate is five per cent.
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Only ten per cent of the students passed the exam.
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