One-hundredth (Noun)
Meaning
One part in a hundred equal parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The recipe calls for one-hundredth of a teaspoon of salt to be added to the mixture.
- The new policy will affect only one-hundredth of the population, leaving the majority unaffected.
- The athlete's time was off by only one-hundredth of a second, a negligible margin in the grand scheme.
- The company's profits increased by one-hundredth of a percent, a small but welcome boost.
- The scientist measured the substance to one-hundredth of a millimeter, ensuring precise calculations.