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per cent

noun

Etymology

From Latin per centum.

  1. derived from per centum

Definitions

  1. Alternative form of percent.

    • London Transport fares are now about 92 per cent. above prewar, but it is claimed that costs have risen by 140 per cent.
    • The wānangas are largely oriented to Māori people, who represent 16 per cent of the New Zealand population.
    • The South Americans had turned back two military deportation flights but changed course when faced with up to 50 per cent duty on their exports.

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