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fifty percent

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun fifty percent has 1 sense
  1. fifty percent - a half expressed as a percentage
    --1 is a kind of
    one-half, half

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Term: Fifty Percent

Description:

Fifty percent is a mathematical expression that represents half of a whole or an equal division into two parts. It is often denoted as 50% or simply written as "fifty percent".

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: The numerical value equal to half of a whole.

Sample Sentence: She scored fifty percent on the test, indicating that she answered half of the questions correctly.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Equivalent to half of a whole or an equal division into two parts.

Sample Sentence: The store offered a fifty percent discount on all items for a limited time.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

Definition: In equal parts or to an equal extent.

Sample Sentence: The responsibilities were divided fifty percent among the team members.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2 (Informal):

Definition: Referring to something or someone that is very important, valuable, or highly regarded.

Sample Sentence: He is one of the fifty percent employees in this company, known for his outstanding contributions.

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