noun
- a value on a scale of one hundred that indicates the percent of a distribution that is equal to or below it
Usage: statistics
Examples
- She scored in the 90th percentile on the standardized test.
- Children below the 10th percentile for height may need medical evaluation.
- His SAT score placed him in the 75th percentile nationwide.
- The doctor said the baby’s weight is in the 50th percentile for her age.
- Students in the top percentile often receive scholarship offers.
- The income data showed that the 95th percentile earned significantly more than average.