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Percentile

Verb / pɜ:ˈseˌntaɪl / Another word for percentile — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Percentile refers to a number that indicates the position of a particular value in a group of values.

Synonyms & similar words

centile ranking position proportion quota rate ratio scale standard tier grade degree level point place standing step rung tread notch

Example sentences

  1. The baby is in the 50th percentile for weight.
  2. The percentile rank of a test score is the percentage of scores that fall below that score.
  3. His height is in the 75th percentile for his age group.

Quotes

  • “The top 10 percent of the world's population controls 85 percent of the world's total wealth.” - Noam Chomsky
  • “What people don't understand is joining a gang ain't bad, it's cool, it's fine. When you in the hood, joining a gang it's cool because all your friends are in the gang, all your family's in the gang. We're not just killing people every night, we're just hanging out, having a good time.” - Snoop Dogg
  • “Eighty percent of success is showing up.” - Woody Allen

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