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Percentage

/pəˈsentɪdʒ/ noun

Meaning

A rate or proportion expressed as a fraction of one hundred.

हिंदी मेंसौ के एक अंश के रूप में व्यक्त की गई एक दर या अनुपात।

Example Sentences

“What percentage of students passed the exam?”

कितने प्रतिशत छात्रों ने परीक्षा पास की?

“A large percentage of the budget goes to salaries.”

बजट का एक बड़ा प्रतिशत वेतन में जाता है।

⚠ Common Mistake

The symbol "%" is called "percent" or "per cent" — "percentage" is the full noun form used for describing the concept.

Good to Know

Synonyms
proportion, rate
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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