adv · noun · prep_phrase · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/pəˈsɛnt/
General-American:/pɚˈsɛnt/
US:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
Australian, New-Zealand:/pəˈsent/
rhymes with -ɛnt
CMU ARPABET:P ER0 S EH1 N T
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adv
Meaning 1
For every hundred (used with preceding numeral to form a noun phrase expressing a proportion).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, not-comparable
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2
noun
Meaning 2
A percentage, a proportion (especially per hundred).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
only a small percent attain the top ranks
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3
noun
Meaning 3
One part per hundred; one percent, hundredth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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4
noun
Meaning 4
The percent sign, %.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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5
noun
Meaning 5
An annuity or security with a certain fixed and guaranteed annual percentage rate of return or percentage dividend.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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6
prep_phrase
Meaning 6
Per hundred.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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7
noun
Meaning 7
a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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