Synonyms of percentage

percentage

noun

pər-ˈsen-tij 

as in probability

a measure of how often an event will occur instead of another

since most car thefts are never solved, there will always be greedy people ready to take advantage of this percentage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• probability
• odds
• chance
• possibility
• potential
• prospect
• outlook
• contingency
• potentiality
• conditional probability

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of percentage

Communities north of Pittsburgh will see only light rain and drizzle today, with the coverage area percentage fairly low all day. — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

In two other state elections this year the AfD doubled its percentage share of the vote, while winning neither. — Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Unlike criminal cases, in which a person may be able to post a percentage of the bond, an immigration bond generally must be paid in full before release. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

However, when voters received more information on the candidates, Raman took a 7-percentage-point lead, with 41% supporting her and 34% supporting Bass, according to a memo prepared by the group’s pollster. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026