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

While India has additional ethanol capacity to raise the blending percentage even higher, up to 25%, the government has put the plans on hold as the earlier mandate is facing public backlash. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 July 2026

But many billionaire philanthropists haven’t given away nearly that much money or that percentage of their wealth. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 July 2026

For an ambitious piece at a considerable price, there might even be a handful of people supporting the acquisition, each pitching in a percentage of the cost. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026

For a joint credit card, compare the annual percentage rate (APR), annual fees and late-payment fees. — Ashley Lynch july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026