Meaning of the word percentile in English
What does percentile mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
percentile
US /pɚˈsen.taɪl/
UK /pəˈsen.taɪl/
Noun
each of the 100 equal groups into which a population can be divided according to the distribution of values of a particular variable
Example:
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He scored in the 90th percentile on the exam.
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A child's growth is often measured by their percentile for height and weight.