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

And if no nominee clears it, the show with the highest percentage of yes votes takes the trophy. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 July 2026

The scores of both dimensions were combined on an equal percentage basis to form the final ranking score, with a maximum of 100 points. — Time Staff, Time, 8 July 2026

The percentage of working-age adults who get their health coverage from a job is dropping, going from 67% in 1998 to about 60%. — Allison Deangelis, STAT, 7 July 2026

But the percentage of children who read for fun is declining. — Michelle Kearney, The Conversation, 7 July 2026