percent
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A part of a whole expressed as a number out of one hundred.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Almost ninety _____ of the students passed the exam."
Answer: percent
In your own words, what does "percent" mean?
A part of a whole expressed as a number out of one hundred.
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