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Percentile

Description:

A percentile is a value that indicates the relative position of a particular data point within a dataset. It is often used to compare and analyze the distribution of numerical data. Percentiles can help understand how an individual or a group compares to others.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A specific value indicating the position of a data point within a dataset

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In statistical analysis, percentiles are commonly used to measure income distribution. The 90th percentile indicates the income level below which 90% of the population falls.

Local Usage:

In education, percentiles are used to evaluate students' performance in standardized tests. A student who scores in the 75th percentile has performed better than 75% of the other test takers.

Sample Sentences:

1. The child's height is in the 85th percentile compared to other children of the same age.
2. I scored in the 99th percentile on the math section of the exam.
3. The company's revenue growth placed it in the 95th percentile within its industry.

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